4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidin-3,5-dione derivatives

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to novel 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives of the formula (I) 
                         
in which
 
A, D, G, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above,
 
to a plurality of processes for the preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides and/or microbicides.
 
     Moreover, the invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising both the 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives of the formula (I) and a crop plant compatibility-improving compound.

The present invention relates to novel 4-biphenyl-substitutedpyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives, to a plurality of processes fortheir preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicidesand/or microbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to novel selectiveherbicidal active compound combinations comprising both the4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives and at leastone crop plant compatibility-improving compound, which combinations canbe used with particularly good results for the selective control ofweeds in various crops of useful plants.

4-Arylpyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives having herbicidal, acaricidaland insecticidal properties are described in EP-A-508 126, WO 92/16 150,WO 96/721 652, WO 99/43 649, WO 99/47 525, WO 99/48 869, WO 99/55 673,WO 01/17 351, WO 01/17 352, WO 01/17 353, WO 01/17 972, WO 01/17 973, WO03/062 244, WO 03/028 446. Also known are 4-arylpyrazolidines, whichhave been described to have fungicidal properties (WO 96/36 229, WO96/36 615, WO 96/36 616, WO 96/36 633).

However, in particular at low application rates and concentrations, theactivity and the activity spectrum of these compounds are not alwaysentirely satisfactory. Furthermore, the plant compatibility of thesecompounds is not always sufficient.

This invention provides novel compounds of the formula (I)

in which

-   X represents halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkylthio,    alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy,    haloalkenyloxy, nitro, cyano,-   z represents in each case optionally substituted aryl or hetaryl,-   W and Y independently of one another represent hydrogen, halogen,    alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkenyloxy,    nitro or cyano,    -   A represents in each case optionally halogen-substituted alkyl,        alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, saturated, optionally substituted        cycloalkyl,    -   D represents hydrogen or represents in each case optionally        halogen-substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkoxyalkyl,    -   A and D together with the atoms to which they are attached        represent a saturated or unsaturated 6- or 7-membered ring which        optionally contains at least one further heteroatom and which is        unsubstituted or substituted in the A,D moiety or represent an        optionally substituted 5-membered ring,    -   G represents hydrogen (a) or represents one of the groups

-   -   -   in which        -   E represents a metal ion or an ammonium,        -   L represents oxygen or sulphur,        -   M represents oxygen or sulphur,        -   R¹ represents in each case optionally halogen-substituted            alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, polyalkoxyalkyl            or optionally halogen-, alkyl- or alkoxy-substituted            cycloalkyl which may be interrupted by at least one            heteroatom, represents in each case optionally substituted            phenyl, phenylalkyl, hetaryl, phenoxyalkyl or            hetaryloxyalkyl,        -   R² represents in each case optionally halogen-substituted            alkyl, alkenyl or represents in each case optionally            substituted cycloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl,        -   R³, R⁴ and R⁵ independently of one another represent in each            case optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, alkoxy,            alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylthio, alkenylthio,            cycloalkylthio or represent in each case optionally            substituted phenyl, benzyl, phenoxy or phenylthio and        -   R⁶ and R⁷ independently of one another represent hydrogen,            in each case optionally halogen-substituted alkyl,            cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, represent            optionally substituted phenyl, represent optionally            substituted benzyl or together with the N atom to which they            are attached represent a ring which is optionally            interrupted by oxygen or sulphur.

Depending inter alia on the nature of the substituents, the compounds ofthe formula (I) can be present as geometrical and/or optical isomers orisomer mixtures of varying composition which, if appropriate, can beseparated in a customary manner. The present invention provides both thepure isomers and the isomer mixtures, their preparation and use andcompositions comprising them. However, hereinbelow, for the sake ofsimplicity, only compounds of the formula (I) are referred to, althoughwhat is meant are both the pure compounds and, if appropriate, alsomixtures having varying proportions of isomeric compounds.

Depending on the position of the substituent G, the compounds of theformula (I) can be present in the two isomeric forms of the formulae(I-A) and (I-B)

which is meant to be indicated by the broken line in the formula (I).

The compounds of the formulae (I-A) and (I-B) can be present both asmixtures and in the form of their pure isomers. Mixtures of thecompounds of the formulae (I-A) and (I-B) can, if appropriate, beseparated in a known manner by physical methods, for example bychromatographic methods.

For reasons of clarity, in the following text only one of the possibleisomers is shown in each case. This does not exclude that the compoundsmay, if appropriate, be present in the form of the isomer mixtures or inthe respective other isomeric form.

Including the various meanings (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) ofgroup G, the following principal structures (I-a) to (I-g) result,

in whichA, D, E, L, M, W, X, Y, Z, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷ are as definedabove.

-   (A) It has been found that substituted    3-hydroxy-4-phenyl-5-oxopyrazolines or their diones of the formula    (I-a)

-   -   in which    -   A, D, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above are obtained    -   when    -   (α) halochlorocarbonyl ketones of the formula (II)

-   -   -   in which        -   W, X, Y and Z are as defined above        -   and        -   Hal represents halogen (in particular chlorine or bromine)        -   or

    -   (β) malonic acid derivatives of the formula (III)

-   -   -   in which        -   W, X, Y and Z are as defined above and        -   U represents NH₂ or C₁-C₈-alkoxy        -   are reacted with hydrazines of the formula (IV)            A-NH—NH-D  (IV)        -   in which        -   A and D are as defined above,        -   if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if            appropriate in the presence of a base, or

    -   γ) compounds of the formula (V)

-   -   -   in which        -   A, D, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above and        -   R⁸ represents C₁-C₈-alkyl        -   are reacted, if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and            if appropriate in the presence of a base.

-   (B) Furthermore, compounds of the formulae (I-a) to (I-g) shown    above in which A, D, G, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above are    obtained when compounds of the formulae (I′-a) to (I′-g)

-   -   in which    -   A, D, G, W, X and Y are as defined above and    -   Z′ represents chlorine, bromine, iodine, preferably bromine,    -   are reacted with boronic acids of the formula (VI)

-   -   in which    -   Z is as defined above    -   in the presence of a solvent, a base and a catalyst, suitable        catalysts being, in particular, palladium complexes.    -   Moreover, it has been found

-   (C) that the compounds of the formula (I-b) shown above in which A,    D, R¹, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above are obtained when    compounds of the formula (I-a) shown above in which A, D, W, X, Y    and Z are as defined above are in each case reacted    -   (α) with acid halides of the formula (VII)

-   -   -   in which        -   R¹ is as defined above and        -   Hal represents halogen (in particular chlorine or bromine)        -   or

    -   (β) with carboxylic anhydrides of the formula (VIII)        R¹—CO—O—CO—R¹  (VIII)        -   in which        -   R¹ is as defined above,        -   if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if            appropriate in the presence of an acid binder;

-   (D) that the compounds of the formula (I-c) shown above in which A,    D, R², M, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above and L represents oxygen    are obtained when compounds of the formula (I-a) shown above in    which A, D, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above are in each case    reacted    -   with chloroformic esters or chloroformic thioesters of the        formula (IX)        R²-M-CO—Cl  (IX)    -   in which    -   R² and M are as defined above,    -   if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if appropriate        in the presence of an acid binder;

-   (E) that compounds of the formula (I-c) shown above in which A, D,    R², M, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above and L represents sulphur    are obtained when compounds of the formula (I-a) shown above in    which A, D, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above are in each case    reacted    -   with chloromonothioformic esters or chlorodithioformic esters of        the formula (X)

-   -   in which    -   M and R² are as defined above,    -   if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if appropriate        in the presence of an acid binder,    -   and

-   (F) that compounds of the formula (I-d) shown above in which A, D,    R³, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above are obtained when compounds    of the formula (I-a) shown above in which A, D, W, X, Y and Z are as    defined above are in each case reacted    -   with sulphonyl chlorides of the formula (XI)        R³—SO₂—Cl  (XI)    -   in which    -   R³ is as defined above,    -   if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if appropriate        in the presence of an acid binder,

-   (G) that compounds of the formula (I-e) shown above in which A, D,    L, R⁴, R⁵, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above when compounds of the    formula (I-a) shown above in which A, D, W, X, Y and Z are as    defined above are in each case reacted    -   with phosphorus compounds of the formula (XII)

-   -   in which    -   L, R⁴ and R⁵ are as defined above and    -   Hal represents halogen (in particular chlorine or bromine),    -   if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if appropriate        in the presence of an acid binder,

-   (H) that compounds of the formula (I-f) shown above in which A, D,    E, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above are obtained when compounds of    the formula (I-a) in which A, D, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above    are in each case reacted    -   with metal compounds or amines of the formulae (XI) or (XIV),        respectively,

-   -   in which    -   Me represents a mono- or divalent metal (preferably an alkali        metal or alkaline earth metal, such as lithium, sodium,        potassium, magnesium or calcium),    -   t represents the number 1 or 2 and    -   R⁹, R¹⁰, R¹¹, R¹² independently of one another represent        hydrogen or alkyl (preferably C₁-C₈-alkyl),    -   if appropriate in the presence of a diluent,

-   (I) that compounds of the formula (I-g) shown above in which A, D,    L, R⁶, R⁷, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above are obtained when    compounds of the formula (I-a) shown above in which A, D, W, X, Y    and Z are as defined above are in each case reacted    -   (α) with isocyanates or isothiocyanates of the formula (XV)        R⁶—N═C=L  (XV)        -   in which        -   R⁶ and L are as defined above,        -   if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if            appropriate in the presence of a catalyst, or    -   (β) with carbamoyl chlorides or thiocarbamoyl chlorides of the        formula (XVI)

-   -   -   in which        -   L, R⁶ and R⁷ are as defined above,        -   if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if            appropriate in the presence of an acid binder.

Furthermore, it has been found that the novel compounds of the formula(I) are highly effective pesticides, preferably insecticides and/oracaricides and/or herbicides.

Surprisingly, it has now also been found that certain4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives, when usedtogether with the crop plant compatibility-improving compounds(safeners/antidotes) described below, prevent damage of the crop plantsvery efficiently and can be used particularly advantageously asbroad-spectrum combination preparations for the selective control ofunwanted plants in crops of useful plants, such as, for example, incereals, but also in maize, soybean and rice.

The invention also provides selective herbicidal compositions,comprising an effective amount of an active compound combinationcomprising, as components

-   (a′) at least one 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione    derivative of the formula (I) in which A, D, G, W, X, Y and Z are as    defined above    and-   (b′) at least one crop plant compatibility-improving compound from    the following group of compounds:    4-dichloroacetyl-1-oxa-4-azaspiro[4.5]decane (AD-67, MON-4660),    1-dichloroacetylhexahydro-3,3,8a-trimethylpyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrimidin-6(2H)-one    (dicyclonon, BAS-145138),    4-dichloroacetyl-3,4-dihydro-3-methyl-2H-1,4-benzoxazine    (benoxacor), 1-methylhexyl 5-chloroquinoline-8-oxyacetate    (cloquintocet-mexyl—cf. also related compounds in EP-A-86750,    EP-A-94349, EP-A-191736, EP-A-492366),    3-(2-chlorobenzyl)-1-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)urea (cumyluron),    α-(cyanomethoximino)phenylacetonitrile (cyometrinil),    2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D),    4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)butyric acid (2,4-DB),    1-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-3-(4-methylphenyl)urea (daimuron,    dymron), 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid (dicamba), S-1-methyl    1-phenylethyl piperidine-1-thiocarboxylate (dimepiperate),    2,2-dichloro-N-(2-oxo-2-(2-propenylamino)ethyl)-N-(2-propenyl)acetamide    (DKA-24), 2,2-dichloro-N,N-di-2-propenylacetamide (dichlormid),    4,6-dichloro-2-phenylpyrimidine (fenclorim), ethyl    1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-trichloromethyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylate    (fenchlorazole-ethyl—cf. also related compounds in EP-A-174562 and    EP-A-346620), phenylmethyl    2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylthiazole-5-carboxylate (flurazole),    4-chloro-N-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methoxy)-α-trifluoroacetophenone oxime    (fluxofenim),    3-dichloro-acetyl-5-(2-furanyl)-2,2-dimethyloxazolidine (furilazole,    MON-13900), ethyl 4,5-dihydro-5,5-diphenyl-3-isoxazolecarboxylate    (isoxadifen-ethyl—cf. also related compounds in WO-A-95/07897),    1-(ethoxycarbonyl)ethyl 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoate    (lactidichlor), (4-chloro-o-tolyloxy)acetic acid (MCPA),    2-(4-chloro-o-tolyloxy)propionic acid (mecoprop), diethyl    1-(2,4-dichorophenyl)-4,5-dihydro-5-methyl-1H-pyrazole-3,5-dicarboxylate    (mefenpyrdiethyl—cf. also related compounds in WO-A-91/07874),    2-dichloromethyl-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolane (MG-191),    2-propenyl-1-oxa-4-azaspiro[4.5]decane-4-carbodithioate (MG-838),    1,8-naphthalic anhydride,    α-(1,3-dioxolan-2-ylmethoximino)phenylacetonitrile (oxabetrinil),    2,2-dichloro-N-(1,3-dioxolan-2-yl-methyl)-N-(2-propenyl)acetamide    (PPG-1292), 3-dichloroacetyl-2,2-dimethyl-oxazolidine (R-28725),    3-dichloroacetyl-2,2,5-trimethyloxazolidine (R-29148),    4-(4-chloro-o-tolyl)butyric acid, 4-(4-chlorophenoxy)butyric acid,    diphenylmethoxyacetic acid, methyl diphenylmethoxyacetate, ethyl    diphenylmethoxyacetate, methyl    1-(2-chlorophenyl)-5-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate, ethyl    1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-carboxylate, ethyl    1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-isopropyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate, ethyl    1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate,    ethyl 1-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-5-phenyl-1H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate (cf.    also related compounds in EP-A-269806 and EP-A-333131), ethyl    5-(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate, ethyl    5-phenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate, ethyl    5-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-phenyl-2-isoxazoline-3-carboxylate (cf. also    related compounds in WO-A-91/08202), 1,3-dimethylbut-1-yl    5-chloroquinoline-8-oxyacetate, 4-allyloxybutyl    5-chloroquinoline-8-oxyacetate, 1-allyloxyprop-2-yl    5-chloroquinoline-8-oxyacetate, methyl    5-chloroquinoxaline-8-oxyacetate, ethyl    5-chloroquinoline-8-oxyacetate, allyl    5-chloro-quinoxaline-8-oxyacetate, 2-oxoprop-1-yl    5-chloroquinoline-8-oxyacetate, diethyl    5-chloroquinoline-8-oxymalonate, diallyl    5-chloroquinoxaline-8-oxymalonate, diethyl    5-chloroquinoline-8-oxymalonate (cf. also related compounds in    EP-A-582198), 4-carboxychroman-4-ylacetic acid (AC-304415, cf.    EP-A-613618), 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid,    3,3′-dimethyl-4-methoxybenzophenone,    1-bromo-4-chloromethylsulphonylbenzene,    1-[4-(N-2-methoxybenzoylsulphamoyl)phenyl]-3-methylurea (also known    as    N-(2-methoxybenzoyl)-4-[(methylaminocarbonyl)amino]benzenesulphonamide),    1-[4-(N-2-methoxybenzoylsulphamoyl)-phenyl]-3,3-dimethylurea,    1-[4-(N-4,5-dimethylbenzoylsulphamoyl)phenyl]-3-methylurea,    1-[4-(N-naphthylsulphamoyl)phenyl]-3,3-dimethylurea,    N-(2-methoxy-5-methylbenzoyl)-4-(cyclopropylaminocarbonyl)benzenesulphonamide,    and/or one of the following compounds, defined by general formulae,    of the general formula (IIa)

or of the general formula (IIb)

or of the formula (IIc)

where

-   n represents a number between 0 and 5,-   A¹ represents one of the divalent heterocyclic groupings shown below

-   n represents a number between 0 and 5,-   A² represents optionally C₁-C₄-alkyl- and/or    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-carbonyl-substituted alkanediyl having 1 or 2 carbon    atoms,-   R²¹ represents hydroxyl, mercapto, amino, C₁-C₆-alkoxy,    C₁-C₆-alkylthio, C₁-C₆-alkylamino or di-(C₁-C₄-alkyl)-amino,-   R²² represents hydroxyl, mercapto, amino, C₁-C₆-alkoxy,    C₁-C₈-alkenyloxy, C₁-C₆-alkylthio, C₁-C₆-alkylamino or    di-(C₁-C₄-alkyl)-amino,-   R²³ represents in each case optionally fluorine-, chlorine- and/or    bromine-substituted C₁-C₄-alkyl,-   R²⁴ represents hydrogen, in each case optionally fluorine-,    chlorine- and/or bromine-substituted C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl or    C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl, dioxolanyl-C₁-C₄-alkyl,    furyl, furyl-C₁-C₄-alkyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, piperidinyl, or    optionally fluorine-, chlorine- and/or bromine- or    C₁-C₄-alkyl-substituted phenyl,-   R²⁵ represents hydrogen, in each case optionally fluorine-,    chlorine- and/or bromine-substituted C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl or    C₂-C₆-alkynyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl, dioxolanyl-C₁-C₄-alkyl,    furyl, furyl-C₁-C₄-alkyl, thienyl, thiazolyl, piperidinyl, or    optionally fluorine-, chlorine- and/or bromine- or    C₁-C₄-alkyl-substituted phenyl, or together with R²⁴ represents    C₃-C₆-alkanediyl or C₂-C₅-oxaalkanediyl, each of which is optionally    substituted by C₁-C₄-alkyl, phenyl, furyl, a fused benzene ring or    by two substituents which, together with the C atom to which they    are attached, form a 5- or 6-membered carbocycle,-   R²⁶ represents hydrogen, cyano, halogen, or represents in each case    optionally fluorine-, chlorine- and/or bromine-substituted    C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl or phenyl,-   R²⁷ represents hydrogen, optionally hydroxyl-, cyano-, halogen- or    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-substituted C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl or    tri-(C₁-C₄-alkyl)-silyl,-   R²⁸ represents hydrogen, cyano, halogen, or represents in each case    optionally fluorine-, chlorine- and/or bromine-substituted    C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl or phenyl,-   X¹ represents nitro, cyano, halogen, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,    C₁-C₄-alkoxy or C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy,-   X² represents hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen, C₁-C₄-alkyl,    C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy or C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy,-   X³ represents hydrogen, cyano, nitro, halogen, C₁-C₄-alkyl,    C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy or C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy,    and/or the following compounds, defined by general formulae,    of the general formula (IId)

or the general formula (IIe)

where

-   n represents a number between 0 and 5,-   R²⁹ represents hydrogen or C₁-C₄-alkyl,-   R³⁰ represents hydrogen or C₁-C₄-alkyl,-   R³¹ represents hydrogen, in each case optionally cyano-, halogen- or    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-substituted C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₁-C₆-alkylthio,    C₁-C₆-alkylamino or di-(C₁-C₄-alkyl)-amino, or in each case    optionally cyano-, halogen- or C₁-C₄-alkyl-substituted    C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl, C₃-C₆-cycloalkyloxy, C₃-C₆-cycloalkylthio or    C₃-C₆-cycloalkylamino,-   R³² represents hydrogen, optionally cyano-, hydroxyl-, halogen- or    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-substituted C₁-C₆-alkyl, in each case optionally    cyano-, or halogen-substituted C₃-C₆-alkenyl or C₃-C₆-alkynyl, or    optionally cyano-, halogen- or C₁-C₄-alkyl-substituted    C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl,-   R³³ represents hydrogen, optionally cyano-, hydroxyl-, halogen- or    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-substituted C₁-C₆-alkyl, in each case optionally cyano-    or halogen-substituted C₃-C₆-alkenyl or C₃-C₆-alkynyl, optionally    cyano-, halogen- or C₁-C₄-alkyl-substituted C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl, or    optionally nitro-, cyano-, halogen-, C₁-C₄-alkyl-, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,    C₁-C₄-alkoxy- or C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-substituted phenyl, or together    with R³² represents in each case optionally C₁-C₄-alkyl-substituted    C₂-C₆-alkanediyl or C₂-C₅-oxaalkanediyl,-   X⁴ represents nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, formyl, sulphamoyl,    hydroxyl, amino, halogen, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy    or C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy, and-   X⁵ represents nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, formyl, sulphamoyl,    hydroxyl, amino, halogen, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy    or C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy.-   The formula (I) provides a general definition of the compounds    according to the invention. Preferred substituents or ranges of    radicals listed in the formulae mentioned above and below are    illustrated below:-   X preferably represents halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl,    C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₃-C₆-alkenyloxy, C₁-C₆-alkylthio,    C₁-C₆-alkylsulphinyl, C₁-C₆-alkylsulphonyl, C₁-C₆-halo-alkoxy,    C₃-C₆-haloalkenyloxy, nitro or cyano,-   W and Y independently of one another preferably represent hydrogen,    halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy,    C₁-C₆-haloalkoxy, nitro or cyano,-   Z preferably represents one of the radicals

-   V¹ preferably represents halogen, C₁-C₁₂-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy,    C₁-C₆-alkylthio, C₁-C₆-alkylsulphinyl, C₁-C₆-alkylsulphonyl,    C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy, nitro, cyano or represents    phenyl, phenoxy, phenoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl, phenyl-C₁-C₄-alkoxy,    phenylthio-C₁-C₄-alkyl or phenyl-C₁-C₄-alkylthio, each of which is    optionally mono- or poly-substituted by halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl,    C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy, nitro or cyano,-   V² and V³ independently of one another preferably represent    hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl or    C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy,-   A preferably represents in each case optionally halogen-substituted    C₁-C₈-alkyl, C₃-C₈-alkenyl or optionally C₁-C₄-alkyl-, halogen- or    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-substituted C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl,-   D preferably represents hydrogen, represents in each case optionally    halogen-substituted C₁-C₈-alkyl or C₃-C₈-alkenyl,-   A and D together preferably represent in each case optionally    substituted C₄-C₆-alkanediyl or C₄-C₆-alkenediyl in which optionally    one methylene group may be replaced by oxygen or sulphur,    possible substituents being in each case:    -   halogen, hydroxyl, mercapto or in each case optionally        halogen-substituted C₁-C₁₀-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₁-C₆-alkylthio,        C₃-C₇-cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyloxy or a further        C₁-C₆-alkanediyl grouping,    -   or which optionally contains one of the following groups

-   -   or preferably represents C₃-alkanediyl which is optionally mono-        to trisubstituted by halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl or        C₁-C₆-alkoxy,

-   G preferably represents hydrogen (a) or represents one of the groups

, in particular (a), (b) or (c),

-   -   in which    -   E represents a metal ion or an ammonium ion,    -   L represents oxygen or sulphur and    -   M represents oxygen or sulphur,

-   R¹ preferably represents in each case optionally halogen-substituted    C₁-C₂₀-alkyl, C₂-C₂₀-alkenyl, C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₁-C₈-alkyl,    C₁-C₈-alkylthio-C₁-C₈-alkyl, poly-C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₁-C₈-alkyl or    optionally halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl or C₁-C₆-alkoxy-substituted    C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl in which optionally one or more (preferably no more    than two) not directly adjacent ring members are replaced by oxygen    and/or sulphur,    -   represents optionally halogen-, cyano-, nitro-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-,        C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl-, C₁-C₆-haloalkoxy-,        C₁-C₆-alkylthio- or C₁-C₆-alkylsulphonyl-substituted phenyl,    -   represents optionally halogen-, nitro-, cyano-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-,        C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl- or C₁-C₆-haloalkoxy-substituted        phenyl-C₁-C₆-alkyl,    -   represents optionally halogen- or C₁-C₆-alkyl-substituted 5- or        6-membered hetaryl (for example pyrazolyl, thiazolyl, pyridyl,        furanyl or thienyl),    -   represents optionally halogen- or C₁-C₆-alkyl-substituted        phenoxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl or    -   represents in each case optionally halogen-, amino- or        C₁-C₆-alkyl-substituted 5- or 6-membered hetaryloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl        (for example pyridyloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl, pyrimidyloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl or        thiazolyloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl),

-   R² preferably represents in each case optionally halogen-substituted    C₁-C₂₀-alkyl, C₂-C₂₀-alkenyl, C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₂-C₈-alkyl,    poly-C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₂-C₈-alkyl,    -   represents optionally halogen-, C₁-C₆-alkyl- or        C₁-C₆-alkoxy-substituted C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl or    -   represents in each case optionally halogen-, cyano-, nitro-,        C₁-C₆-alkyl-, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl- or        C₁-C₆-haloalkoxy-substituted phenyl or benzyl,

-   R³ preferably represents optionally halogen-substituted C₁-C₈-alkyl    or represents in each case optionally halogen-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-,    C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl-, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, cyano- or    nitro-substituted phenyl or benzyl,

-   R⁴ and R⁵ independently of one another preferably represent in each    case optionally halogen-substituted C₁-C₈-alkyl, C₁-C₈-alkoxy,    C₁-C₈-alkylamino, di-(C₁-C₈-alkyl)amino, C₁-C₈-alkylthio,    C₂-C₈-alkenylthio, C₃-C₇-cycloalkylthio or represent in each case    optionally halogen-, nitro-, cyano-, C₁-C₄-alkoxy-,    C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, C₁-C₄-alkylthio-, C₁-C₄-haloalkylthio-,    C₁-C₄-alkyl- or C₁-C₄-haloalkyl-substituted phenyl, phenoxy or    phenylthio,

-   R⁶ and R⁷ independently of one another preferably represent    hydrogen, represent in each case optionally halogen-substituted    C₁-C₈-alkyl, C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₈-alkoxy, C₃-C₈-alkenyl,    C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₁-C₈-alkyl, represent optionally halogen-,    C₁-C₈-haloalkyl-, C₁-C₈-alkyl- or C₁-C₈-alkoxy-substituted phenyl,    represent optionally halogen-, C₁-C₈-alkyl-, C₁-C₈-haloalkyl- or    C₁-C₈-alkoxy-substituted benzyl or together represent an optionally    C₁-C₄-alkyl-substituted C₃-C₆-alkylene radical in which optionally    one methylene group is replaced by oxygen or sulphur,

-   R¹³ preferably represents hydrogen, represents in each case    optionally halogen-substituted C₁-C₈-alkyl or C₁-C₈-alkoxy,    represents optionally halogen-, C₁-C₄-alkyl- or    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-substituted C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl in which optionally one    methylene group is replaced by oxygen or sulphur, or represents in    each case optionally halogen-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-,    C₁-C₄-haloalkyl-, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, nitro- or cyano-substituted    phenyl, phenyl-C₁-C₄-alkyl or phenyl-C₁-C₄-alkoxy,

-   R¹⁴ preferably represents hydrogen or C₁-C₈-alkyl or

-   R¹³ and R¹⁴ together preferably represent C₄-C₆-alkanediyl,

-   R¹⁵ and R¹⁶ are identical or different and preferably represent    C₁-C₆-alkyl or

-   R¹⁵ and R¹⁶ together preferably represent a C₂-C₄-alkanediyl radical    which is optionally substituted by C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl or    by optionally halogen-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl-,    C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, nitro- or cyano-substituted    phenyl,

-   R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ independently of one another preferably represent    hydrogen, represent optionally halogen-substituted C₁-C₈-alkyl or    represent optionally halogen-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-,    C₁-C₄-haloalkyl-, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, nitro- or cyano-substituted    phenyl or

-   R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ together with the carbon atom to which they are attached    preferably represent a carbonyl-group or represent optionally    halogen-, C₁-C₄-alkyl- or C₁-C₄-alkoxy-substituted C₅-C₇-cycloalkyl    in which optionally one methylene group is replaced by oxygen or    sulphur,

-   R¹⁹ and R²⁰ independently of one another preferably represent    C₁-C₁₀-alkyl, C₂-C₁₀-alkenyl, C₁-C₁₀-alkoxy, C₁-C₁₀-alkylamino,    C₃-C₁₀-alkenylamino, di-(C₁-C₁₀-alkyl)amino or    di-(C₃-C₁₀-alkenyl)amino.

In the radical definitions mentioned as being preferred, halogenrepresents fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, in particularfluorine, chlorine and bromine.

-   W particularly preferably represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine,    bromine, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy,-   X particularly preferably represents fluorine, chlorine, bromine,    C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₃-C₄-alkenyloxy, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,    C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy, C₃-C₄-haloalkenyloxy, nitro or cyano,-   Y particularly preferably represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine,    bromine, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₂-haloalkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy or    C₁-C₂-haloalkoxy,-   Z particularly preferably represents one of the radicals

-   V¹ particularly preferably represents fluorine, chlorine, bromine,    C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₁-C₄-alkylthio, C₁-C₄-alkylsulphonyl,    C₁-C₂-haloalkyl, C₁-C₂-haloalkoxy, nitro, cyano or represents    phenyl, phenoxy, phenoxy-C₁-C₂-alkyl, phenyl-C₁-C₂-alkoxy,    phenylthio-C₁-C₂-alkyl or phenyl-C₁-C₂-alkylthio, each of which is    optionally mono- or disubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine,    C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₁-C₂-haloalkyl, C₁-C₂-haloalkoxy, nitro    or cyano,-   V² and V³ independently of one another particularly preferably    represent hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C₁-C₄-alkyl,    C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₁-C₂-haloalkyl or C₁-C₂-haloalkoxy,-   A particularly preferably represents C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₃-C₆-alkenyl or    C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl,-   D particularly preferably represents hydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl or    C₃-C₆-alkenyl,-   A and D together particularly preferably represent optionally    substituted C₄-C₅-alkanediyl in which optionally one methylene group    may be replaced by a carbonyl group, oxygen or sulphur, possible    substituents being hydroxyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy or a further    C₁-C₄-alkanediyl grouping, or    -   which optionally contains one of the following groups

-   -   or represent C₃-alkanediyl which is optionally mono- or        disubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, trifluoromethyl, methyl,        ethyl or methoxy,

-   G particularly preferably represents hydrogen (a) or represents one    of the groups

, in particular (a), (b) or (c),

-   -   in which    -   E represents a metal ion or an ammonium ion,    -   represents oxygen or sulphur and    -   M represents oxygen or sulphur,

-   R¹ particularly preferably represents C₁-C₈-alkyl, C₂-C₈-alkenyl,    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₁-C₂-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkylthio-C₁-C₂-alkyl, each of which    is optionally mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine or chlorine, or    represents C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl which is optionally mono- or    disubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, C₁-C₂-alkyl or C₁-C₂-alkoxy and    in which optionally one or two not directly adjacent ring members    are replaced by oxygen,    -   represents phenyl which is optionally mono- or disubstituted by        fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, nitro, C₁-C₄-alkyl,        C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₁-C₂-haloalkyl or C₁-C₂-haloalkoxy,

-   R² particularly preferably represents C₁-C₈-alkyl, C₂-C₈-alkenyl or    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₂-C₄-alkyl, each of which is optionally mono- to    trisubstituted by fluorine,    -   represents C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl which is optionally monosubstituted        by C₁-C₂-alkyl or C₁-C₂-alkoxy or    -   represents phenyl or benzyl, each of which is optionally mono-        or disubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, nitro,        C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₃-alkoxy, trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy,

-   R³ particularly preferably represents C₁-C₆-alkyl which is    optionally mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine or represents phenyl    or benzyl, each of which is optionally monosubstituted by fluorine,    chlorine, bromine, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy, trifluoromethyl,    trifluoromethoxy, cyano or nitro,

-   R⁴ particularly preferably represents C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy,    C₁-C₆-alkylamino, di-(C₁-C₆-alkyl)amino, C₁-C₆-alkylthio,    C₃-C₄-alkenylthio, C₃-C₆-cycloalkylthio, each of which is optionally    mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine, or represents phenyl, phenoxy    or phenylthio, each of which is optionally mono- or disubstituted by    fluorine, chlorine, bromine, nitro, cyano, C₁-C₃-alkoxy,    C₁-C₃-haloalkoxy, C₁-C₃-alkylthio, C₁-C₃-halo-alkylthio, C₁-C₃-alkyl    or trifluoromethyl,

-   R⁵ particularly preferably represents C₁-C₆-alkoxy or    C₁-C₆-alkylthio,

-   R⁶ particularly preferably represents hydrogen, represents    C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₃-C₆-alkenyl,    C₁-C₆-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl, each of which is optionally mono- to    trisubstituted by fluorine, represents phenyl which is optionally    mono- or disubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine,    trifluoromethyl, C₁-C₄-alkyl or C₁-C₄-alkoxy, represents benzyl    which is optionally monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine,    C₁-C₄-alkyl, trifluoromethyl or C₁-C₄-alkoxy,

-   R⁷ particularly preferably represents C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₃-C₆-alkenyl or    C₁-C₆-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl,

-   R⁶ and R⁷ together particularly preferably represent a    C₄-C₅-alkylene radical which is optionally mono- or disubstituted by    methyl or ethyl and in which optionally one methylene group is    replaced by oxygen or sulphur,

-   R¹⁵ and R¹⁶ are identical and particularly preferably represent    C₁-C₄-alkyl,

-   R¹⁵ and R¹⁶ together particularly preferably represent a    C₂-C₃-alkanediyl radical which is optionally mono- or disubstituted    by methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl,

-   R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ independently of one another particularly preferably    represent hydrogen, represent methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl,    butyl, isobutyl or tert-butyl, each of which is optionally mono- to    trisubstituted by fluorine and/or chlorine or

-   R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ together with the carbon to which they are attached    particularly preferably represent a carbonyl group or represent    optionally methyl-, ethyl-, methoxy- or ethoxy-substituted    C₅-C₆-cycloalkyl in which optionally one methylene group is replaced    by oxygen.

In the radical definitions mentioned as being particularly preferred,halogen represents fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine, in particularfluorine, chlorine and bromine.

-   W very particularly preferably represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or    chlorine,-   X very particularly preferably represents chlorine methyl, ethyl,    propyl, methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy or trifluoromethyl,-   Y very particularly preferably represents hydrogen, chlorine or    methyl,-   Z very particularly preferably represents one of the radicals

-   V¹ very particularly preferably represents fluorine, chlorine,    bromine, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl,    tert-butyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy, trifluoromethyl,    trifluoromethoxy, SO₂C₂H₅, SCH₃, phenoxy, nitro or cyano,-   V² and V³ independently of one another very particularly preferably    represent hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, methyl, methoxy or    trifluoromethyl,-   A very particularly preferably represents methyl, ethyl, propyl or    butyl,-   D very particularly preferably represents hydrogen, methyl or ethyl,-   A and D together very particularly preferably represent optionally    substituted C₄-C₅-alkanediyl in which optionally one methylene group    is replaced by oxygen or sulphur and which is optionally substituted    by hydroxyl, methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy or by a further    C₁-C₄-alkanediyl grouping or represent C₃-alkanediyl which is    optionally mono- or disubstituted by fluorine, methyl,    trifluoromethyl or methoxy,-   G very particularly preferably represents hydrogen (a) or represents    one of the groups

-   -   in which    -   E represents a metal ion equivalent or an ammonium ion,    -   L represents oxygen or sulphur and    -   M represents oxygen or sulphur,

-   R¹ very particularly preferably represents C₁-C₆-alkyl,    C₂-C₆-alkenyl, C₁-C₂-alkoxy-C₁-alkyl, C₁-C₂-alkylthio-C₁-alkyl, each    of which is optionally mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine, or    represents cyclopropyl or cyclohexyl, each of which is optionally    monosubstituted by fluorine, chorine, methyl or methoxy,    -   represents phenyl which is optionally monosubstituted by        fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, nitro, methyl, methoxy,        trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy,

-   R² very particularly preferably represents C₁-C₈-alkyl,    C₂-C₆-alkenyl or C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₂-C₃-alkyl, each of which is    optionally monosubstituted by fluorine,    -   or represents phenyl or benzyl, each of which is optionally        monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, cyano, nitro, methyl,        ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethyl or        trifluoromethoxy,

-   R³ very particularly preferably represents methyl, ethyl, n-propyl,    isopropyl, each of which is optionally mono- to trisubstituted by    fluorine, or represents phenyl or benzyl, each of which is    optionally monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl,    tert-butyl, methoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, cyano or    nitro,

-   R⁴ very particularly preferably represents C₁-C₄-alkyl,    C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₁-C₄-alkylamino, di-(C₁-C₄-alkyl)amino,    C₁-C₄-alkylthio, each of which is optionally mono- to trisubstituted    by fluorine, or represents phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio, each of    which is optionally monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine,    nitro, cyano, C₁-C₂-alkoxy, C₁-C₂-fluoroalkoxy, C₁-C₂-alkylthio,    C₁-C₂-fluoroalkylthio or C₁-C₃-alkyl,

-   R⁵ very particularly preferably represents methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy,    butoxy, methylthio, ethylthio, propylthio or butylthio,

-   R⁶ very particularly preferably represents hydrogen, represents    C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₃-C₄-alkenyl,    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl, each of which is optionally mono- to    trisubstituted by fluorine, represents phenyl which is optionally    monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl,    methyl or methoxy, represents benzyl which is optionally    monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl,    trifluoromethyl or methoxy,

-   R⁷ very particularly preferably represents methyl, ethyl, propyl,    isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl or allyl,

-   R⁶ and R⁷ very particularly preferably represent a C₄-C₅-alkylene    radical in which optionally one methylene group is replaced by    oxygen or sulphur.

-   W especially preferably represents hydrogen or methyl,

-   X especially preferably represents chlorine or methyl,

-   Y especially preferably represents hydrogen or methyl,

-   Z especially preferably represents one of the radicals

-   V¹ especially preferably represents fluorine, chlorine, methyl,    isopropyl, methoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, SO₂C₂H₅,    SCH₃, phenoxy or nitro,-   V² especially preferably represents hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine or    trifluoromethyl,-   A especially preferably represents methyl or ethyl,-   D especially preferably represents methyl or ethyl,-   A and D together especially preferably represent optionally    substituted C₄-C₅-alkanediyl in which optionally one methylene group    is replaced by oxygen and which is optionally substituted by a    further C₁-C₂-alkanediyl grouping, or represents C₃-alkanediyl which    is optionally mono- or disubstituted by fluorine, methyl or    trifluoromethyl,-   G especially preferably represents hydrogen (a) or represents one of    the groups

-   -   in which    -   L represents oxygen and    -   M represents oxygen,

-   R¹ especially preferably represents C₁-C₆-alkyl or cyclopropyl,

-   R² especially preferably represents C₁-C₈-alkyl or    C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₂-C₃-alkyl,

-   R³ especially preferably represents methyl, ethyl or isopropyl.

The abovementioned general or preferred radical definitions orillustrations can be combined with one another as desired, i.e.including combinations between the respective ranges and preferredranges. They apply both to the end products and, correspondingly, to theprecursors and intermediates.

Preference according to the invention is given to the compounds of theformula (I) which contain a combination of the meanings listed above asbeing preferred (preferable).

Particular preference according to the invention is given to thecompounds of the formula (I) which contain a combination of the meaningslisted above as being particularly preferred.

Very particular preference according to the invention is given to thecompounds of the formula (I) which contain a combination of the meaningslisted above as being very particularly preferred.

Special preference according to the invention is given to the compoundsof the formula (I) which contain a combination of the meanings listedabove as being especially preferred.

Saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radicals, such as alkyl or alkenyl,can in each case be straight-chain or branched as far as this ispossible, including in combination with heteroatoms, such as, forexample, in alkoxy.

Unless indicated otherwise, optionally substituted radicals can be mono-or polysubstituted, where in the case of polysubstitution thesubstituents can be identical or different.

In addition to the compounds mentioned in the Preparation Examples, thefollowing compounds of the formula (I-1-a) may be specificallymentioned:

TABLE 1

W X Y V¹ V² H CH₃ H 4-Cl H H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl H CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl H H CH₃ H3-Cl H H CH₃ CH₃ 3-Cl H CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 3-Cl H H CH₃ H 2-Cl 4-Cl H CH₃ CH₃2-Cl 4-Cl CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 2-Cl 4-Cl H CH₃ H 4-CF₃ H H CH₃ CH₃ 4-CF₃ H CH₃CH₃ CH₃ 4-CF₃ H H CH₃ H 4-F H H CH₃ CH₃ 4-F H CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-F H H CH₃ H4-CH₃ H H CH₃ CH₃ 4-CH₃ H CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-CH₃ H H Cl H 4-Cl H H Cl H 3-ClH H Cl H 4-CF₃ H H Cl H 4-F H H Cl H 2-Cl 4-Cl

TABLE 2

W X Y V¹ V² H CH₃ H 4-Cl H H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl H CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl H H CH₃ H3-Cl H H CH₃ CH₃ 3-Cl H CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 3-Cl H H CH₃ H 2-Cl 4-Cl H CH₃ CH₃2-Cl 4-Cl CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 2-Cl 4-Cl H CH₃ H 4-CF₃ H H CH₃ CH₃ 4-CF₃ H CH₃CH₃ CH₃ 4-CF₃ H H CH₃ H 4-F H H CH₃ CH₃ 4-F H CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-F H H CH₃ H4-CH₃ H H CH₃ CH₃ 4-CH₃ H CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-CH₃ H H Cl H 4-Cl H H Cl H 4-ClH H Cl H 4-CF₃ H H Cl H 4-F H H Cl H 2-Cl 4-Cl

Preferred meanings of the groups listed above in connection with thecrop plant compatibility-improving compounds (“herbicide safeners”) ofthe formulae (IIa), (IIb), (IIc), (IId) and (IIe) are defined below.

-   n preferably represents the numbers 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.-   A¹ preferably represents one of the divalent heterocyclic groupings    shown below

-   A² preferably represents in each case optionally methyl-, ethyl-,    methoxycarbonyl- or ethoxycarbonyl-substituted methylene or    ethylene.-   R²¹ preferably represents hydroxyl, mercapto, amino, methoxy,    ethoxy, n- or i-propoxy, n-, i-, s- or t-butoxy, methylthio,    ethylthio, n- or i-propylthio, n-, i-, s- or t-butylthio,    methylamino, ethylamino, n- or i-propylamino, n-, i-, s- or    t-butylamino, dimethylamino or diethylamino.-   R²² preferably represents hydroxyl, mercapto, amino, methoxy,    ethoxy, n- or i-propoxy, n-, i-, s- or t-butoxy, methylthio,    ethylthio, n- or i-propylthio, n-, i-, s- or t-butylthio,    methylamino, ethylamino, n- or i-propylamino, n-, i-, s- or    t-butylamino, dimethylamino or diethylamino.-   R²³ preferably represents in each case optionally fluorine,    chlorine, and/or bromine-substituted methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl.-   R²⁴ preferably represents hydrogen, in each case optionally fluorine    and/or chlorine-substituted methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-,    s- or t-butyl, propenyl, butenyl, propynyl or butynyl,    methoxymethyl, ethoxymethyl, methoxyethyl, ethoxyethyl,    dioxolanylmethyl, furyl, furyl-methyl, thienyl, thiazolyl,    piperidinyl, or optionally fluorine-, chlorine-, methyl-, ethyl-, n-    or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl-substituted phenyl.-   R²⁵ preferably represents hydrogen, in each case optionally    fluorine- and/or chlorine-substituted methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl,    n-, i-, s- or t-butyl, propenyl, butenyl, propynyl or butynyl,    methoxymethyl, ethoxymethyl, methoxyethyl, ethoxyethyl,    dioxolanylmethyl, furyl, furylmethyl, thienyl, thiazolyl,    piperidinyl, or optionally fluorine-, chlorine-, methyl-, ethyl-, n-    or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl-substituted phenyl, or together    with R²⁴ represents one of the radicals —CH₂—O—CH₂—CH₂— and    —CH₂—CH₂—O—CH₂—CH₂— which are optionally substituted by methyl,    ethyl, furyl, phenyl, a fused benzene ring or by two substituents    which, together with the C atom to which they are attached, form a    5- or 6-membered carbocycle.-   R²⁶ preferably represents hydrogen, cyano, fluorine, chlorine,    bromine, or represents in each case optionally, fluorine-, chlorine-    and/or bromine-substituted methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl,    cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl or phenyl.-   R²⁷ preferably represents hydrogen, optionally hydroxyl-, cyano-,    fluorine-, chlorine-, methoxy-, ethoxy-, n- or i-propoxy-substituted    methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl.-   R²⁸ preferably represents hydrogen, cyano, fluorine, chlorine,    bromine, or represents in each case optionally fluorine-, chlorine-    and/or bromine-substituted methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-, s-    or t-butyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl or    phenyl.-   X¹ preferably represents nitro, cyano, fluorine, chlorine, bromine,    methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl,    difluoromethyl, dichloromethyl, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl,    chlorodifluoromethyl, fluorodichloromethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n- or    i-propoxy, difluoromethoxy or trifluoromethoxy.-   X² preferably represents hydrogen, nitro, cyano, fluorine, chlorine,    bromine, methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl,    difluoromethyl, dichloromethyl, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl,    chlorodifluoromethyl, fluorodichloromethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n- or    i-propoxy, difluoro-methoxy or trifluoromethoxy.-   X³ preferably represents hydrogen, nitro, cyano, fluorine, chlorine,    bromine, methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl,    difluoromethyl, dichloromethyl, trifluoromethyl, trichloromethyl,    chlorodifluoromethyl, fluorodichloromethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n- or    i-propoxy, difluoromethoxy or trifluoromethoxy.-   R²⁹ preferably represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl.-   R³⁰ preferably represents hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl.-   R³¹ preferably represents hydrogen, in each case optionally cyano-,    fluorine-, chlorine-, methoxy-, ethoxy-, n- or i-propoxy-substituted    methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl, methoxy,    ethoxy, n- or i-propoxy, n-, i-, s- or t-butoxy, methylthio,    ethylthio, n- or i-propylthio, n-, i-, s- or t-butylthio,    methylamino, ethylamino, n- or i-propylamino, n-, i-, s- or    t-butylamino, dimethylamino or diethylamino, or in each case    optionally cyano-, fluorine-, chlorine-, bromine-, methyl-, ethyl-,    n- or i-propyl-substituted cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,    cyclohexyl, cyclopropyloxy, cyclobutyloxy, cyclopentyloxy,    cyclohexyloxy, cyclopropylthio, cyclobutylthio, cyclopentylthio,    cyclohexylthio, cyclopropylamino, cyclobutylamino, cyclopentylamino    or cyclohexylamino.-   R³² preferably represents hydrogen, in each case optionally cyano-,    hydroxyl-, fluorine-, chlorine-, methoxy-, ethoxy-, n- or    i-propoxy-substituted methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i- or    s-butyl, in each case optionally cyano-, fluorine-, chlorine- or    bromine-substituted propenyl, butenyl, propynyl or butynyl, or in    each case optionally cyano-, fluorine-, chlorine-, bromine-,    methyl-, ethyl-, n- or i-propyl-substituted cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,    cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl.-   R³³ preferably represents hydrogen, in each case optionally cyano-,    hydroxyl-, fluorine-, chlorine-, methoxy-, ethoxy-, n- or    i-propoxy-substituted methyl, ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i- or    s-butyl, in each case optionally cyano-, fluorine-, chlorine- or    bromine-substituted propenyl, butenyl, propynyl or butynyl, in each    case optionally cyano-, fluorine-, chlorine-, bromine-, methyl-,    ethyl-, n- or i-propyl-substituted cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,    cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, or optionally nitro-, cyano-, fluorine-,    chlorine-, bromine-, methyl-, ethyl-, n- or i-propyl-, n-, i-, s- or    t-butyl-, trifluoromethyl-, methoxy-, ethoxy-, n- or i-propoxy-,    difluoromethoxy- or trifluoromethoxy-substituted phenyl, or together    with R³² represents in each case optionally methyl- or    ethyl-substituted butane-1,4-diyl (trimethylene), pentane-1,5-diyl,    1-oxabutane-1,4-diyl or 3-oxapentane-1,5-diyl.-   X⁴ preferably represents nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, formyl,    sulphamoyl, hydroxyl, amino, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl,    ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl, trifluoromethyl,    methoxy, ethoxy, n- or i-propoxy, difluoromethoxy or    trifluoromethoxy.-   X⁵ preferably represents nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, formyl,    sulphamoyl, hydroxyl, amino, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl,    ethyl, n- or i-propyl, n-, i-, s- or t-butyl, trifluoromethyl,    methoxy, ethoxy, n- or i-propoxy, difluoromethoxy or    trifluoromethoxy.

Examples of the compounds of the formula (IIa) which are veryparticularly preferred as herbicide safeners according to the inventionare listed in Table 3 below.

TABLE 3 Examples of the compounds of the formula (IIa) (IIa)

Example (positions) No. (X¹)_(n) A¹ R²¹ IIa-1  (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OCH₃ IIa-2  (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OCH₃ IIa-3  (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OC₂H₅ IIa-4  (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OC₂H₅ IIa-5  (2) Cl

OCH₃ IIa-6  (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OCH₃ IIa-7  (2) F

OCH₃ IIa-8  (2) F

OCH₃ IIa-9  (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OC₂H₅ IIa-10 (2) Cl, (4) CF₃

OCH₃ IIa-11 (2) Cl

OCH₃ IIa-12 —

OC₂H₅ IIa-13 (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OC₂H₅ IIa-14 (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OC₂H₅ IIa-15 (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OC₂H₅ IIa-16 (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OC₂H₅ IIa-17 (2) Cl, (4) Cl

OC₂H₅ IIa-18 —

OH

Examples of the compounds of formula (IIb) which are very particularlypreferred as herbicide safeners according to the invention are listed inTable 4 below.

TABLE 4 (IIb)

Examples of the compounds of the formula (IIb) (posi- Example tion)(position) No. X² X³ A² R²² IIb-1  (5) — CH₂ OH Cl IIb-2  (5) — CH₂ OCH₃Cl IIb-3  (5) — CH₂ OC₂H₅ Cl IIb-4  (5) — CH₂ OC₃H₇-n Cl IIb-5  (5) —CH₂ OC₃H₇-i Cl IIb-6  (5) — CH₂ OC₄H₉-n Cl IIb-7  (5) — CH₂OCH(CH₃)C₅H₁₁-n Cl IIb-8  (5) (2) CH₂ OH Cl F IIb-9  (5) (2) CH₂ OH ClCl IIb-10 (5) — CH₂ OCH₂CH═CH₂ Cl IIb-11 (5) — CH₂ OC₄H₉-i Cl IIb-12 (5)Cl — CH₂

IIb-13 (5) Cl —

OCH₂CH═CH₂ IIb-14 (5) Cl —

OC₂H₅ IIb-15 (5) Cl —

OCH₃

Examples of the compounds of formula (IIc) which are very particularlypreferred as herbicide safeners according to the invention are listed inTable 5 below.

TABLE 5 (IIc)

Examples of the compounds of the formula (IIc) Example No. R²³N(R²⁴,R²⁵) IIc-1 CHCl₂ N(CH₂CH═CH₂)₂ IIc-2 CHCl₂

IIc-3 CHCl₂

IIc-4 CHCl₂

IIc-5 CHCl₂

IIc-6 CHCl₂

IIc-7 CHCl₂

Examples of the compounds of formula (IId) which are very particularlypreferred as herbicide safeners according to the invention are listed inTable 6 below.

TABLE 6 (IId)

Examples of the compounds of the formula (IId) Example (positions)(positions) No. R²⁹ R³⁰ R³¹ (X⁴)_(n) (X⁵)_(n) IId-1  H H CH₃ (2) OCH₃ —IId-2  H H C₂H₅ (2) OCH₃ — IId-3  H H C₃H₇-n (2) OCH₃ — IId-4  H HC₃H₇-i (2) OCH₃ — IId-5  H H

(2) OCH₃ — IId-6  H H CH₃ (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IId-7  H H C₂H₅ (2) OCH₃ —(5) CH₃ IId-8  H H C₃H₇-n (2) OCH₃ — (5)CH₃ IId-9  H H C₃H₇-i (2) OCH₃ —(5) CH₃ IId-10 H H

(2) OCH₃ (5) CH₃ — IId-11 H H OCH₃ (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IId-12 H H OC₂H₅(2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IId-13 H H OC₃H₇-i (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IId-14 H H SCH₃(2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IId-15 H H SC₂H₅ (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IId-16 H HSC₃H₇-i (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IId-17 H H NHCH₃ (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IId-18 HH NHC₂H₅ (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IId-19 H H NHC₃H₇-i (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃IId-20 H H

(2) OCH₃ (5) CH₃ — IId-21 H H NHCH₃ (2) OCH₃ — IId-22 H H NHC₃H₇-i (2)OCH₃ — IId-23 H H N(CH₃)₂ (2) OCH₃ — IId-24 H H N(CH₃)₂ (3) CH₃ — (4)CH₃ IId-25 H H CH₂—O—CH₃ (2) OCH₃ —

Examples of the compounds of formula (IIe) which are very particularlypreferred as herbicide safeners according to the invention are listed inTable 7 below.

TABLE 7 (IIe)

Examples of the compounds of the formula (IIe) Example (positions)(positions) No. R²⁹ R³² R³³ (X⁴)_(n) (X⁵)_(n) IIe-1  H H CH₃ (2) OCH₃ —IIe-2  H H C₂H₅ (2) OCH₃ — IIe-3  H H C₃H₇-n (2) OCH₃ — IIe-4  H HC₃H₇-i (2) OCH₃ — IIe-5  H H

(2) OCH₃ — IIe-6  H CH₃ CH₃ (2) OCH₃ — IIe-7  H H CH₃ (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃IIe-8  H H C₂H₅ (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IIe-9  H H C₃H₇-n (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃IIe-10 H H C₃H₇-i (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃ IIe-11 H H

(2) OCH₃ (5) CH₃ — IIe-12 H CH₃ CH₃ (2) OCH₃ — (5) CH₃

Most preferred as crop plant compatibility-improving compounds[component (b′)] are cloquintocet-mexyl, fenchlorazole-ethyl,isoxadifen-ethyl, mefenpyr-diethyl, furilazole, fenclorim, cumyluron,dymron, dimepiperate and the compounds IIe-5 and IIe-11, and particularemphasis is given to cloquintocet-mexyl and mefenpyr-diethyl.

The compounds of the general formula (IIa) to be used as safenersaccording to the invention are known and/or can be prepared by processesknown per se (cf. WO-A-91/07874, WO-A-95/07897).

The compounds of the general formula (IIb) to be used as safenersaccording to the invention are known and/or can be prepared by processesknown per se (cf. EP-A-191736).

The compounds of the general formula (IIc) to be used as safenersaccording to the invention are known and/or can be prepared by processesknown per se (cf. DE-A-2218097, DE-A-2350547).

The compounds of the general formula (IId) to be used as safenersaccording to the invention are known and/or can be prepared by processesknown per se (cf. DE-A-19621522/U.S. Pat. No. 6,235,680).

The compounds of the general formula (IIe) to be used as safenersaccording to the invention are known and/or can be prepared by processesknown per se (cf. WO-A-99/66795/U.S. Pat. No. 6,251,827).

Examples of the selective herbicidal combinations according to theinvention comprising in each case one active compound of the formula (I)and one of the safeners defined above are listed in Table 8 below.

TABLE 8 Examples of the combinations according to the invention Activecompounds of the formula (I) Safeners I-a cloquintocet-mexyl I-afenchlorazole-ethyl I-a isoxadifen-ethyl I-a mefenpyr-diethyl I-afurilazole I-a fenclorim I-a cumyluron I-a daimuron/dymron I-adimepiperate I-a IIe-11 I-a IIe-5 I-b cloquintocet-mexyl I-bfenchlorazole-ethyl I-b isoxadifen-ethyl I-b mefenpyr-diethyl I-bfurilazole I-b fenclorim I-b cumyluron I-b daimuron/dymron I-bdimepiperate I-b IIe-11 I-b IIe-5 I-c cloquintocet-mexyl I-cfenchlorazole-ethyl I-c isoxadifen-ethyl I-c mefenpyr-diethyl I-cfurilazole I-c fenclorim I-c cumyluron I-c daimuron/dymron I-cdimepiperate I-c IIe-5 I-c IIe-11 I-d cloquintocet-mexyl I-dfenchlorazole-ethyl I-d isoxadifen-ethyl I-d mefenpyr-diethyl I-dfurilazole I-d fenclorim I-d cumyluron I-d daimuron/dymron I-ddimepiperate I-d IIe-11 I-d IIe-5 I-e cloquintocet-mexyl I-efenchlorazole-ethyl I-e isoxadifen-ethyl I-e mefenpyr-diethyl I-efurilazole I-e fenclorim I-e cumyluron I-e daimuron/dymron I-edimepiperate I-e IIe-5 I-e IIe-11 I-f cloquintocet-mexyl I-ffenchlorazole-ethyl I-f isoxadifen-ethyl I-f mefenpyr-diethyl I-ffurilazole I-f fenclorim I-f cumyluron I-f daimuron/dymron I-fdimepiperate I-f IIe-5 I-f IIe-11 I-g cloquintocet-mexyl I-gfenchlorazole-ethyl I-g isoxadifen-ethyl I-g mefenpyr-diethyl I-gfurilazole I-g fenclorim I-g cumyluron I-g daimuron/dymron I-gdimepiperate I-g IIe-5 I-g IIe-11

Surprisingly, it has now been found that the active compoundcombinations defined above of 4-biphenyl-substitutedpyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives of the general formula (I) andsafeners (antidotes) from the group (b′) listed above, while having verygood compatibility with useful plants, have a particularly highherbicidal activity and can be used in various crops, in particular incereals (especially wheat), but also in soybeans, potatoes, maize andrice, for the selective control of weeds.

Here, it has to be considered to be surprising that, from the largenumber of known safeners or antidotes capable of antagonizing thedamaging effect of a herbicide on the crop plants, in particular thecompounds of group (b′) listed above are suitable to compensate thedamaging effect of 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dionederivatives on the crop plants almost completely, without negativelyeffecting the herbicidal activity against the weeds to any considerableextent.

Emphasis may be given here to the particularly advantageous effect ofthe particularly preferred and most preferred combination partners fromgroup (b′), in particular with respect to sparing cereal plants, suchas, for example, wheat, barley and rye, but also maize and rice, as cropplants.

Using, for example, according to process (A-α) (chlorocarbonyl)3-[(6-methyl-3-(4-methyl)-phenyl))phenyl]ketene and hexahydropyridazineas starting materials, the course of the process according to theinvention can be represented by the reaction scheme below:

Using, for example, according to process (A-β) diethyl3-[6-methyl-3-(3-chlorophenyl)]-phenylmalonate and hexahydropyridazineas starting materials, the course of the process according to theinvention can be represented by the following reaction scheme:

Using, for example, according to process (Aγ)1-ethoxycarbonyl-2-[6-methyl-3-(4-chlorophenyl)-phenylacetyl]hexahydropyridazineas starting material, the course of the reaction can be represented bythe following scheme:

Using, according to process (B),8-[3-bromo-6-methylphenyl]-1,6-diazabicyclo[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand 4-chlorophenylboronic acid as starting materials, the course of thereaction can be represented by the following scheme:

Using, according to process (Cα),8-[(2-chloro-5-(3-chlorophenyl))phenyl]-1,6-diazabicyclo-[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand pivaloyl chloride as starting materials, the course of the processaccording to the invention can be represented by the following reactionscheme:

Using, according to process (C) (variant β)8-[(6-methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl))phenyl]-1,6-diaza-bicyclo[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand acetic anhydride as starting materials, the course of the processaccording to the invention can be represented by the following reactionscheme:

Using, according to process (D)8-[(2,6-dimethyl-3-(4-chlorophenyl))phenyl]-1,6-diazabicyclo-[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand ethoxyethyl chloroformate as starting materials, the course of theprocess according to the invention can be represented by the followingreaction scheme:

Using, according to process (E),8-[(2-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl))phenyl]-1,6-diazabicyclo-[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand methyl chloromonothioformate as starting materials, the course ofthe reaction according to the invention can be represented as follows:

Using, according to process (F)8-[(2,4,6-trimethyl-3-(4-methylphenyl))phenyl]-1,6-diazabicyclo-[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand methanesulfonyl chloride as starting materials, the course of thereaction can be represented by the following reaction scheme:

Using, according to process (G)8-[(6-methyl-3-(4-chlorophenyl)phenyl]-1,6-diazabicyclo-[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl methanethiophosphonyl chloride as startingmaterials, the course of the reaction can be represented by thefollowing reaction scheme:

Using, according to process (H)8-[(2-chloro-5-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl))phenyl]-1,6-diazabicyclo[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand NaOH as components, the course of the process according to theinvention can be represented by the following reaction scheme:

Using, according to process (I) (variant α)8-[(6-methyl-3-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl))phenyl]-1,6-diazabicyclo[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand ethyl isocyanate as starting materials, the course of the reactioncan be represented by the following reaction scheme:

Using, according to process (I) (variant β)8-[(2-chloro-5-(4-fluorophenyl))phenyl]-1,6-diazabicyclo[4.3.0^(1.6)]nonane-7,9-dioneand dimethylcarbamoyl chloride as starting materials, the course of thereaction can be represented by the following scheme:

The halocarbonyl ketenes of the formula (II) required as startingmaterials for the above process (A) (α) are novel. They can be preparedby methods known in principle (cf., for example, Org. Prep. Proced.Int., (4), 155-158, 1975 and DE 1 945 703). Thus, for example, thecompounds of the formula (II)

in whichW, X, Y and Z are as defined above andHal represents chlorine or bromine,are obtained whensubstituted phenylmalonic acids of the formula (XVII)

in whichW, X, Y and Z are as defined above,are reacted with acid halides, such as, for example, thionyl chloride,phosphorus(V) chloride, phosphorus(III) chloride, oxalyl chloride,phosgene or thionyl bromide; if appropriate in the presence of acatalyst, such as, for example, dimethylformamide, methylsterylformamideor triphenylphosphine, and if appropriate in the presence of bases, suchas, for example, pyridine or triethylamine.

The substituted phenylmalonic acids of the formula (XVII) are novel.They can be prepared in a simple manner by known processes (cf., forexample, Organikum, VEB Deutscher Verlag der Wissenschaften, Berlin1977, p. 517 ff., EP-A-528 156, WO 97/36868, WO97/01535 and WO98/05638).

Thus, phenylmalonic acids of the formula (XVII)

in whichW, X, Y and Z are as defined above,are obtained when phenylmalonic esters of the formula (III)

in whichW, X, Y and Z are as defined above,andU represents C₁-C₈-alkoxyare initially hydrolyzed in the presence of a base and a solvent andsubsequently carefully acidified (EP-528 156, WO 97/36868, WO 97/01535).

The malonic esters of the formula (III)

in whichW, X, Y and Z are as defined aboveandU represents C₁-C₈-alkoxyare novel.

They can be prepared by generally known methods of organic chemistry(cf., for example, Tetrahedron Lett. 27, 2763 (1986) and Organikum, VEBDeutscher Verlag der Wissenschaften, Berlin 1977, p. 587 ff.) and canalso be used as starting materials for the process A (β) according tothe invention.

Some of the hydrazines, required as starting materials for the processesA (α) and A (β) according to the invention, of the formula (IV)A-NH—NH-D  (IV),in whichA and D are as defined aboveare known, and/or they can be prepared by methods known from theliterature (cf., for example, Liebigs Ann. Chem. 585, 6 (1954);Reaktionen der organischen Synthese [Reactions of organic synthesis], C.Ferri, pages 212, 513; Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart, 1978; Liebigs Ann.Chem. 443, 242 (1925); Chem. Ber. 98, 2551 (1965), EP-A 508 126, WO92/16510, WO 99/47525, WO 01/17972).

The compounds, required for the process A (γ) according to theinvention, of the formula (V)

in whichA, D, W, X, Y, Z and R⁸ are as defined aboveare novel.

The acyl carbazates of the formula (V) are obtained, for example, whencarbazates of the formula (XVIII)

in whichA, R⁸ and D are as defined aboveare acylated with substituted phenylacetic acid derivatives of theformula (XIX)

in which

-   W, X, Y and Z are as defined above,-   T represents a leaving group introduced by reagents for activating    carboxylic acids, such as carbonyldiimidazole, carbonyldiimides    (such as, for example, dicyclohexylcarbodiimide), phosphorylating    reagents (such as, for example, POCl₃, BOP-Cl), halogenating agents,    for example thionyl chloride, oxalyl chloride, phosgene, sulphonyl    chlorides (for example toluenesulphonyl chloride) or chloroformic    esters,    (Chem. Reviews 52, 237-416 (1953); Bhattacharya, Indian J. Chem. 6,    341-5, 1968).

Some of the carbazates of the formula (XVIII) are known compounds, orthey can be prepared by processes of organic chemistry which are knownin principle.

Some of the compounds of the formula (XIX) are novel, or they can beprepared by processes known in principle, for example WO 99/43 649, WO99/48 869, WO 99/55 673.

The biphenylacetic acids, required for preparing compounds of theformula (XIX), of the formula (XX)

in whichW, X and Y are as defined aboveare obtained, for example, when biphenylacetic esters of the formula(XXI)

in whichW, X, Y and R⁸ are as defined aboveare hydrolyzed in the presence of acids or bases, in the presence of asolvent, under generally known standard conditions.

Some of the compounds of the formulae (XX) and (XXI) are novel and canbe prepared analogously to the processes described in WO 99/48869.

The compounds of the formula (XXI)

in whichW, X, Y, Z and R⁸ are as defined aboveare obtained, for example, by the process (Q) described in the exampleswhen phenylacetic esters of the formula (XXI-a)

in whichR⁸, W, X and Y are as defined above andZ′ represents halogen (in particular bromine)are reacted in the presence of a phenylboronic acid of the formula (VI)in which Z is as defined above, in the presence of a base and, ifappropriate, in the presence of a catalyst (preferably a palladium saltor palladium complex, such as, for example, tetrakistriphenylphosphine)-palladium(0).

Some of the phenylacetic esters of the formula (XXI-a) are known fromthe applications WO 97/01 535, WO 97/36 868, WO 98/05 638, or they canbe prepared by the processes described therein.

Some of the compounds of the formulae (I′-a) to (I′-g), required asstarting materials for the above process (D), in which A, D, W, X and Yare as defined above and Z′ represents chlorine or bromine, preferablybromine, are known (WO, 97/01 535, WO 97/36 868, WO 98/05 638, WO 96/35664, WO 97/02 243 and WO 98/05 638), or they can be prepared accordingto the processes described therein.

Some of the boronic acids of the formula (VI)

in whichZ is as defined aboveare commercially available, or they can be prepared in a simple mannerby generally known processes.

The acid halides of the formula (VII), carboxylic anhydrides of theformula (VIII), chloroformic esters or chloroformic thioesters of theformula (IX), chloromonothioformic esters or chlorodithioformic estersof the formula (X), sulphonyl chlorides of the formula (XI), phosphoruscompounds of the formula (XII) and metal hydroxides, metal alkoxides oramines of the formulae (XIII) and (XIV), respectively, and isocyanatesof the formula (XV) and carbamoyl chlorides of the formula (XVI)furthermore required as starting materials for carrying out theprocesses (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H) and (I) according to theinvention are generally known compounds of organic or inorganicchemistry.

The process (A-α) according to the invention is characterized in thathydrazines of the formula (IV) or salts of these compounds are reactedwith ketene acid halides of the formula (II) in the presence of adiluent and, if appropriate, in the presence of an acid acceptor.

Diluents suitable for use in the process (A-α) according to theinvention are all inert organic solvents. Preference is given to usingoptionally chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as, for example, mesitylene,chlorobenzene and dichlorobenzene, toluene, xylene, furthermore ethers,such as dibutyl ether, glycol dimethyl ether, diglycol dimethyl etherand diphenyl ether, moreover polar solvents, such as dimethylsulphoxide, sulpholane, dimethylformamide or n-methylpyrrolidone.

Suitable for use as acid acceptors for carrying out the process variant(A-α) according to the invention are all customary acid acceptors.

Preference is given to using tertiary amines, such as triethylamine,pyridine, diazabicyclooctane (DABCO), diazabicycloundecane (DBU),diazabicyclononene (DBN), Hünig base and N,N-dimethylaniline.

When carrying out the process variant (A-α) according to the invention,the reaction temperatures can be varied within a relatively wide range.Expediently, the process is carried out at temperatures between 0° C.and 250° C., preferably between 50° C. and 220° C.

The process (A-α) according to the invention is expediently carried outunder atmospheric pressure.

When carrying out the process (A-α) according to the invention, thereaction components of the formulae (II) and (IV) in which A, D, W, X, Yand Z are as defined above and Hal represents halogen and, ifappropriate, the acid acceptors are generally employed in approximatelyequimolar amounts. However, it is also possible to use a relativelylarge excess (up to 5 mol) of one component or the other.

The process (A-β) is characterized in that hydrazines of the formula(IV) or salts of this compound in which A and D are as defined aboveare, in the presence of a base, subjected to a condensation with malonicesters or malonamides of the formula (III) in which U, W, X, Y and Z areas defined above.

Diluents suitable for use in the process (A-β) according to theinvention are all inert organic solvents. Preference is given to usingoptionally halogenated hydrocarbons, such as toluene, xylene,mesitylene, chlorobenzene and dichlorobenzene, furthermore ethers, suchas dibutyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, diphenyl ether, glycoldimethyl ether and diglycol dimethyl ether, moreover polar solvents,such as dimethyl sulphoxide sulpholane, dimethylformamide,dimethylacetamide and n-methylpyrrolidone, and also alcohols, such asmethanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, isobutanol andtert-butanol.

Suitable bases (deprotonating agents) for carrying out the process (A-β)according to the invention are all customary proton acceptors.Preference is given to using alkali metal and alkaline earth metaloxides, hydroxides and carbonates, such as sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate and calcium carbonate, which can also be used in the presenceof phase-transfer catalysts, such as, for example,triethylbenzylammonium chloride, tetrabutylammonium bromide, Adogen 464(=methyltri(C₈-C₁₀-alkyl)ammonium chloride) or TDA 1(=tris(methoxyethoxymethyl)amine). It is furthermore possible to usealkali metals, such as sodium or potassium. Also suitable are alkalimetal and alkaline earth metal amides and hydrides, such as sodiumamide, sodium hydride and calcium hydride, and moreover also alkalimetal alkoxides, such as sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide and potassiumtert-butoxide.

It is also possible to employ tertiary amines, such as triethylamine,pyridine, diazabicyclooctane (DABCO), diazabicycloundecane (DBU),diazabicyclononene (DBN), Hünig base and N,N-dimethylaniline.

When carrying out the process (A-β) according to the invention, thereaction temperatures can be varied within a relatively wide range. Ingeneral, the reaction is carried out at temperatures between 0° C. and280° C., preferably between 50° C. and 180° C.

The process (A-β) according to the invention is generally carried outunder atmospheric pressure.

When carrying out the process (A-β) according to the invention, thereaction components of the formulae (III) and (IV) are generallyemployed in approximately equimolar amounts. However, it is alsopossible to use a relatively large excess (up to 3 mol) of one componentor the other.

The process (A-γ) is characterized in that compounds of the formula (V)in which A, D, W, X, Y, Z and R⁸ are as defined above and are subjectedto an intramolecular condensation in the presence of a base.

Diluents suitable for use in the process (A-γ) according to theinvention are all inert organic solvents. Preference is given to usinghydrocarbons, such as toluene and xylene, furthermore ethers, such asdibutyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, glycol dimethyl ether anddiglycol dimethyl ether, moreover polar solvents, such as dimethylsulphoxide, sulpholane, dimethylformamide and N-methylpyrrolidone, andalso alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol,butanol, isobutanol and tert-butanol.

Suitable bases (deprotonating agents) for carrying out the process (A-γ)according to the invention are all customary proton acceptors.Preference is given to using alkali metal and alkaline earth metaloxides, hydroxides and carbonates, such as sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate and calcium carbonate, which can also be used in the presenceof phase-transfer catalysts, such as, for example,triethylbenzylammonium chloride, tetrabutylammonium bromide, Adogen 464(=methyltri(C₈-C₁₀-alkyl)ammonium chloride) or TDA 1(=tris(methoxyethoxyethyl)amine). It is furthermore possible to usealkali metals, such as sodium or potassium. Also suitable are alkalimetal and alkaline earth metal amides and hydrides, such as sodiumamide, sodium hydride and calcium hydride, and moreover also alkalimetal alkoxides, such as sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide and potassiumtert-butoxide.

When carrying out the process (A-γ) according to the invention, thereaction temperatures can be varied within a relatively wide range. Ingeneral, the reaction is carried out at temperatures between 0° C. and250° C., preferably between 50° C. and 150° C.

The process (A-γ) according to the invention is generally carried outunder atmospheric pressure.

When carrying out the process (A-γ) according to the invention, thereaction components of the formula (V) and the deprotonating bases aregenerally employed in approximately doubly equimolar amounts. However,it is also possible to use a relatively large excess (up to 3 mol) ofone component or the other.

Suitable catalysts for carrying out the process (B) according to theinvention are palladium(0) complexes. Preference is given, for example,to tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium. If appropriate, it may also bepossible to use palladium(II) compounds, for example PdCl₂.

Suitable acid acceptors for carrying out the process (B) according tothe invention are inorganic or organic bases. These preferably includealkaline earth metal or alkali metal hydroxides, acetates, carbonates orbicarbonates, such as, for example, sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, barium hydroxide or ammonium hydroxide, sodium acetate,potassium acetate, calcium acetate or ammonium acetate, sodiumcarbonate, potassium carbonate, caesium carbonate or ammonium carbonate,sodium bicarbonate or potassium bicarbonate, alkali metal fluorides,such as, for example, caesium fluoride, and also tertiary amines, suchas trimethylamine, triethylamine, tributylamine, N,N-dimethylaniline,N,N-dimethylbenzylamine, pyridine, N-methylpiperidine,N-methylmorpholine, N,N-dimethylaminopyridine, diazabicyclooctane(DABCO), diazabicyclononene (DBN) or diazabicycloundecene (DBU).

Suitable diluents for carrying out the process (B) according to theinvention are water, organic solvents and any mixtures thereof. Exampleswhich may be mentioned are: aliphatic, alicyclic or aromatichydrocarbons, such as, for example, petroleum ether, hexane, heptane,cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, benzene, toluene, xylene or decalin;halogenated hydrocarbons, such as, for example, chlorobenzene,dichlorobenzene, methylene chloride, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride,dichloroethane, trichloroethane or tetrachloroethylene; ethers, such asdiethyl ether, diisopropyl ether, methyl t-butyl ether, methyl t-amylether, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran, 1,2-dimethoxyethane,1,2-diethoxyethane, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether or anisole;alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol, n- or i-propanol, n-, iso-, sec- ortert-butanol, ethanediol, propane-1,2-diol, ethoxyethanol,methoxyethanol, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycolmonomethyl ether; water.

The reaction temperature in the process (B) according to the inventioncan varied within a relatively wide range. In general, the reaction iscarried out at temperatures between 0° C. and +140° C., preferablybetween 50° C. and +100° C.

When carrying out the process (B) according to the invention, theboronic acid of the formula (VI) in which Z is as defined above and thecompounds of the formulae (I′-a) to (I′-g) in which A, D, W, X, Y and Z′are as defined above are employed in a molar ratio of from 1:1 to 3:1,preferably from 1:1 to 2:1. In general, from 0.005 to 0.5 mol,preferably from 0.01 mol to 0.1 mol, of catalyst are employed per moleof the compounds of the formulae (I′-a) to (I′-g). The base is generallyemployed in excess.

The process (E-α) is characterized in that compounds of the formula (Ia)are in each case reacted with carbonyl halides of the formula (VII), ifappropriate in the presence of a diluent and if appropriate in thepresence of an acid binder.

Diluents suitable for use in the process (C-α) according to theinvention are all solvents which are inert towards the acid halides.Preference is given to using hydrocarbons, such as benzine, benzene,toluene, xylene and tetralin, furthermore halogenated hydrocarbons, suchas methylene chloride, chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, chlorobenzeneand o-dichlorobenzene, moreover ketones, such as acetone and methylisopropyl ketone, furthermore ethers, such as diethyl ether,tetrahydrofuran and dioxane, additionally carboxylic esters, such asethyl acetate, and also strongly polar solvents, such as dimethylsulphoxide and sulpholane. The hydrolytic stability of the acid halidepermitting, the reaction can also be carried out in the presence ofwater.

Suitable acid binders for the reaction according to the process (C-α)according to the invention are all customary acid acceptors. Preferenceis given to using tertiary amines, such as triethylamine, pyridine,diazabicyclooctane (DABCO), diazabicycloundecene (DBU),diazabicyclononene (DBN), Hünig base and N,N-dimethylaniline,furthermore alkaline earth metal oxides, such as magnesium oxide andcalcium oxide, moreover alkali metal and alkaline earth metalcarbonates, such as sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and calciumcarbonate, and also alkali metal hydroxides, such as sodium hydroxideand potassium hydroxide.,

The reaction temperatures in the process (C-α) according to theinvention can be varied within a relatively wide range. In general, thereaction is carried out at temperatures between −20° C. and +150° C.,preferably between 0° C. and 100° C.

When carrying out the process (C-α) according to the invention, thestarting materials of the formula (I-a) and the carbonyl halide of theformula (VII) are generally each used in approximately equivalentamounts. However, it is also possible to use a relatively large excess(up to 5 mol) of the carbonyl halide. Work-up is carried out bycustomary methods.

The process (C-β) is characterized in that compounds of the formula (Ia)are reacted with carboxylic anhydrides of the formula (VIII), ifappropriate in the presence of a diluent and if appropriate in thepresence of an acid binder.

Diluents suitable for use in the process (C-β) according to theinvention are preferably those diluents which are also preferred whenusing acid halides. Furthermore, excess carboxylic anhydride maysimultaneously act as diluent.

The acid binders which are added, if appropriate, in the process (C-β)are preferably those acid binders which are also preferred when usingacid halides.

The reaction temperatures in the process (C-β) according to theinvention can be varied within a relatively wide range. In general, thereaction is carried out at temperatures between −20° C. and +150° C.,preferably between 0° C. and 100° C.

When carrying out the process (C-β) according to the invention, thestarting materials of the formula (Ia) and the carboxylic anhydride ofthe formula (VIII) are generally each employed in approximatelyequivalent amounts. However, it is also possible to use a relativelylarge excess (up to 5 mol) of the carboxylic anhydride. Work-up iscarried out by customary methods.

In general, diluent and excess carboxylic anhydride and the carboxylicacid formed are removed by distillation or by washing with an organicsolvent or with water.

The process (D) is characterized in that compounds of the formula (Ia)are in each case reacted with chloroformic esters or chloroformicthioesters of the formula (IX), if appropriate in the presence of adiluent and if appropriate in the presence of an acid binder.

Acid binders suitable for the reaction according to the process (D)according to the invention are all customary acid acceptors. Preferenceis given to using tertiary amines, such as triethylamine, pyridine,DABCO, DBU, DBA, Hünig base and N,N-dimethylaniline, furthermorealkaline earth metal oxides, such as magnesium oxide and calcium oxide,moreover alkali metal and alkaline earth metal carbonates, such assodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and calcium carbonate, and alsoalkali metal hydroxides, such as sodium hydroxide and potassiumhydroxide.

Suitable diluents for the process (D) according to the invention are allsolvents which are inert towards the chloroformic esters or chloroformicthioesters. Preference is given to using hydrocarbons, such as benzine,benzene, toluene, xylene and tetraline, furthermore halogenatedhydrocarbons, such as methylene chloride, chloroform, carbontetrachloride, chlorobenzene and o-dichlorobenzene, moreover ketones,such as acetone and methyl isopropyl ketone, furthermore ethers, such asdiethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran and dioxane, additionally carboxylicesters, such as ethyl acetate and also strongly polar solvents, such asdimethyl sulphoxide and sulpholane.

When carrying out the process (D) according to the invention, thereaction temperatures can be varied within a relatively wide range. Ifthe reaction is carried out in the presence of a diluent and an acidbinder, the reaction temperatures are generally between −20° C. and+100° C., preferably between 0° C. and 50° C.

The process (D) according to the invention is generally carried outunder atmospheric pressure.

When carrying out the process (D) according to the invention, thestarting materials of the formula (I-a) and the appropriate chloroformicester or chloroformic thioester of the formula (IX) are generally eachemployed in approximately equivalent amounts. However, it is alsopossible to use a relatively large excess (up to 2 mol) of one or theother components. Work-up is carried out by customary methods. Ingeneral, precipitated salts are removed and the reaction mixture thatremains is concentrated by removing the diluent under reduced pressure.

The process (E) according to the invention is characterized in thatcompounds of the formula (I-a) are in each case reacted with compoundsof the formula (X), in the presence of a diluent and, if appropriate, inthe presence of an acid binder.

In Preparation Process (E), about 1 mol of chloromonothioformic ester orchlorodithioformic ester of the formula (X) is reacted per mole ofstarting material of the formula (I-a), at from 0 to 120° C., preferablyfrom 20 to 60° C.

Suitable diluents which are added, if appropriate, are all inert polarorganic solvents, such as ethers, amides, sulphones, sulphoxides, andalso halogenated alkanes.

Preference is given to using dimethyl sulphoxide, tetrahydrofuran,dimethylformamide or methylene-chloride.

If, in a preferred embodiment, the enolate salt of the compounds (I-a)is prepared by adding strong deprotonating agents, such as, for example,sodium hydride or potassium tert-butoxide, the further addition of acidbinders may be dispensed with.

If acid binders are used, these may be customary inorganic or organicbases, for example sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate, pyridine, triethylamine.

The reaction can be carried out under atmospheric pressure or underelevated pressure and is preferably carried out under atmosphericpressure. Work-up is carried out by customary methods.

The process (F) according to the invention is characterized in thatcompounds of the formula (I-a) are in each case reacted with sulphonylchlorides of the formula (XI), if appropriate in the presence of adiluent and if appropriate in the presence of an acid binder.

In Preparation Process (F), about 1 mol of sulphonyl chloride of theformula (XI) is reacted per mole of starting material of the formula(I-a), at from −20 to 150° C., preferably from 20 to 70° C.

Suitable diluents which are added, if appropriate, are all inert polarorganic solvents, such as ethers, amides, nitriles, sulphones,sulphoxides or halogenated hydrocarbons, such as methylene chloride.

Preference is given to using dimethyl sulphoxide, tetrahydrofuran,dimethylformamide, methylene chloride.

If, in a preferred embodiment, the enolate salt of the compounds (I-a)is prepared by adding strong deprotonating agents (such as, for example,sodium hydride or potassium tert-butoxide), the further addition of acidbinders may be dispensed with.

If acid binders are used, these may be customary inorganic or organicbases, for example sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate, pyridine, triethylamine.

The reaction can be carried out under atmospheric pressure or underelevated pressure and is preferably carried out under atmosphericpressure. Work-up is carried out by customary methods.

The process (G) is characterized in that compounds of the formula (I-a)are in each case reacted with phosphorus compounds of the formula (XII),if appropriate in the presence of a diluent and if appropriate in thepresence of an acid binder.

In Preparation Process (G), to obtain compounds of the formula (I-e),from 1 to 2, preferably from 1 to 1.3, mol of the phosphorus compound ofthe formula (XII) are reacted per mole of the compounds (Ia), attemperatures between −40° C. and 150° C., preferably between −10 and110° C.

Suitable diluents which are added, if appropriate, are all inert polarorganic solvents, such as ethers, amides, nitriles, alcohols, sulphides,sulphones, sulphoxides, etc.

Preference is given to using acetonitrile, dimethyl sulphoxide,tetrahydrofuran, dimethylformamide, methylene chloride.

Suitable acid binders which are added, if appropriate, are customaryinorganic or organic bases, such as hydroxides, carbonates or amines.Examples which may be mentioned are sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate,potassium carbonate, pyridine, triethylamine.

The reaction can be carried out under atmospheric pressure or underelevated pressure and is preferably carried out under atmosphericpressure. Work-up is carried out by customary methods of organicchemistry. The purification of the end products obtained is preferablyby crystallization, chromatographic purification or by “incipientdistillation”, i.e. removal of the volatile components under reducedpressure.

The process (H) is characterized in that compounds of the formula (I-a)are reacted with metal hydroxides or metal alkoxides of the formula(XIII) or amines of the formula (XIV), if appropriate in the presence ofa diluent.

Diluents suitable for use in the process (H) according to the inventionare, preferably, ethers, such as tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, diethylether, or else alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, andalso water.

The process (H) according to the invention is generally carried outunder atmospheric pressure.

The reaction temperatures are generally between −20° C. and 100° C.,preferably between 0° C. and 50° C.

The process (I) according to the invention is characterized in thatcompounds of the formula (I-a) are in each case reacted with (I-α)compounds of the formula (XV), if appropriate in the presence of adiluent and if appropriate in the presence of a catalyst, or (I-β) withcompounds of the formula (XVI), if appropriate in the presence of adiluent and if appropriate in the presence of an acid binder.

In Preparation Process (I-α), about 1 mol of isocyanate of the formula(XV) is reacted per mole of starting material of the formula (I-a), atfrom 0 to 100° C., preferably from 20 to 50° C.

Suitable diluents which are added, if appropriate, are all inert organicsolvents, such as ethers, amides, nitriles, sulphones, sulphoxides.

If appropriate, catalysts may be added to accelerate the reaction.Suitable for use as catalysts are, very advantageously, organotincompounds, such as, for example, dibutyltin dilaurate. The reaction ispreferably carried out under atmospheric pressure.

In Preparation Process (I-β), about 1 mol of carbamoyl chloride of theformula (XVI) is reacted per mole of starting material of the formula(I-a), at from −20 to 150° C., preferably from 0 to 70° C.

Suitable diluents which are added, if appropriate, are all inert polarorganic solvents, such as ethers, amides, sulphones, sulphoxides orhalogenated hydrocarbons.

Preference is given to using dimethyl sulphoxide, tetrahydrofuran,dimethylformamide or methylene chloride.

If, in a preferred embodiment, the enolate salt of the compounds (I-a)is prepared by adding strong deprotonating agents (such as, for example,sodium hydride or potassium tert-butoxide), the further addition of acidbinders may be dispensed with.

If acid binders are used, these may be customary inorganic or organicbases, for example sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, potassiumcarbonate, triethylamine or pyridine.

The reaction can be carried out under atmospheric pressure or underelevated pressure and is preferably carried out under atmosphericpressure. Work-up is carried out by customary methods.

The active compounds are well tolerated by plants, have favourablehomeotherm toxicity and are environmentally friendly; they are suitablefor protecting plants and plant organs, for increasing harvest yields,for improving the quality of the harvested material and for controllinganimal pests, in particular insects, arachnids and nematodes encounteredin agriculture, in forests, in gardens and leisure facilities, in theprotection of stored products and materials and in the hygiene sector.They are preferably used as crop protection, agents. They are activeagainst normally sensitive and resistant species and against all or somestages of development. The abovementioned pests include:

From the order of the Isopoda, for example, Oniscus asellus,Armadillidium vulgare and Porcellio scaber.

From the order of the Diplopoda, for example, Blaniulus guttulatus.

From the order of the Chilopoda, for example, Geophilus carpophagus andScutigera spp.

From the order of the Symphyla, for example, Scutigerella immaculata.

From the order of the Thysanura, for example, Lepisma saccharina.

From the order of the Collembola, for example, Onychiurus armatus.

From the order of the Orthoptera, for example, Acheta domesticus,Gryllotalpa spp., Locusta migratoria migratorioides, Melanoplus spp. andSchistocerca gregaria.

From the order of the Blattaria, for example, Blatta orientalis,Periplaneta americana, Leucophaea maderae and Blattella germanica.

From the order of the Dermaptera, for example, Forficula auricularia.

From the order of the Isoptera, for example, Reticulitermes spp.

From the order of the Phthiraptera, for example, Pediculus humanuscorporis, Haematopinus spp., Linognathus spp., Trichodectes spp.,Darmalinia spp.

From the order of the Thysanoptera, for example, Hercinothripsfemoralis, Thrips tabaci, Thrips palmi, Frankliniella occidentalis.

From the order of the Heteroptera, for example, Eurygaster spp.,Dysdercus intermedius, Piesma quadrata, Cimex lectularius, Rhodniusprolixus and Triatoma spp.

From the order of the Homoptera, for example, Aleurodes brassicae,Bemisia tabaci, Trialeurodes vaporariorum, Aphis gossypii, Brevicorynebrassicae, Cryptomyzus ribis, Aphis fabae, Aphis pomi, Eriosomalanigerum, Hyalopterus arundinis, Phylloxera vastatrix, Pemphigus spp.,Macrosiphum avenae, Myzus spp., Phorodon humuli, Rhopalosiphum padi,Empoasca spp., Euscelis bilobatus, Nephotettix cincticeps, Lecaniumcorni, Saissetia oleae, Laodelphax striatellus, Nilaparvata lugens,Aonidiella aurantii, Aspidiotus hederae, Pseudococcus spp. and Psyllaspp.

From the order of the Lepidoptera, for example, Pectinophoragossypiella, Bupalus piniarius, Cheimatobia brumata, Lithocolletisblancardella, Hyponomeuta padella, Plutella xylostella, Malacosomaneustria, Euproctis chrysorrhoea, Lymantria spp., Bucculatrixthurberiella, Phyllocnistis citrella, Agrotis spp., Euxoa spp., Feltiaspp., Earias insulana, Heliothis spp., Mamestra brassicae, Panolisflammea, Spodoptera spp., Trichoplusia ni, Carpocapsa pomonella, Pierisspp., Chilo spp., Pyrausta nubilalis, Ephestia kuehniella, Galleriamellonella, Tineola bisselliella, Tinea pellionella, Hofmannophilapseudospretella, Cacoecia podana, Capua reticulana, Choristoneurafumiferana, Clysia ambiguella, Homona magnanima, Tortrix viridana,Cnaphalocerus spp. and Oulema oryzae.

From the order of the Coleoptera, for example, Anobium punctatum,Rhizopertha dominica, Bruchidius obtectus, Acanthoscelides obtectus,Hylotrupes bajulus, Agelastica alni, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Phaedoncochleariae, Diabrotica spp., Psylliodes chrysocephala, Epilachnavarivestis, Atomaria spp., Oryzaephilus surinamensis, Anthonomus spp.,Sitophilus spp., Otiorrhynchus sulcatus, Cosmopolites sordidus,Ceuthorrhynchus assimilis, Hypera postica, Dermestes spp., Trogodermaspp., Anthrenus spp., Attagenus spp., Lyctus spp., Meligethes aeneus,Ptinus spp., Niptus hololeucus, Gibbium psylloides, Tribolium spp.,Tenebrio molitor, Agriotes spp., Conoderus spp., Melolontha melolontha,Amphimallon solstitialis, Costelytra zealandica and Lissorphoptrusoryzophilus.

From the order of the Hymenoptera, for example, Diprion spp., Hoplocampaspp., Lasius spp., Monomorium pharaonis and Vespa spp.

From the order of the Diptera, for example, Aedes spp., Anopheles spp.,Culex spp., Drosophila melanogaster, Musca spp., Fannia spp., Calliphoraerythrocephala, Lucilia spp., Chrysomyia spp., Cuterebra spp.,Gastrophilus spp., Hyppobosca spp., Stomoxys spp., Oestrus spp.,Hypoderma spp., Tabanus spp., Tannia spp., Bibio hortulanus, Oscinellafrit, Phorbia spp., Pegomyia hyoscyami, Ceratitis capitata, Dacus oleae,Tipula paludosa, Hylemyia spp. and Liriomyza spp.

From the order of the Siphonaptera, for example, Xenopsylla cheopis andCeratophyllus spp.

From the order of the Arachnida, for example, Scorpio maurus,Latrodectus mactans, Acarus siro, Argas spp., Omithodoros spp.,Dermanyssus gallinae, Eriophyes ribis, Phyllocoptruta oleivora,Boophilus spp., Rhipicephalus spp., Amblyomma spp., Hyalomma spp.,Ixodes spp., Psoroptes spp., Chorioptes spp., Sarcoptes spp., Tarsonemusspp., Bryobia praetiosa, Panonychus spp., Tetranychus spp.,Hemitarsonemus spp. and Brevipalpus spp.

The plant-parasitic nematodes include, for example, Pratylenchus spp.,Radopholus similis, Ditylenchus dipsaci, Tylenchulus semipenetrans,Heterodera spp., Globodera spp., Meloidogyne spp., Aphelenchoides spp.,Longidorus spp., Xiphinema spp., Trichodorus spp. and Bursaphelenchusspp.

If appropriate, the compounds according to the invention may also beused in certain concentrations or application rates to act as herbicidesand microbicides, for example as fungicides, antimycotics andbactericides. If appropriate, they can also be employed as intermediatesor precursors for the synthesis of further active compounds.

All plants and plant parts can be treated in accordance with theinvention. Plants are to be understood as meaning in the present contextall plants and plant populations such as desired and undesired wildplants or crop plants (including naturally occurring crop plants). Cropplants can be plants which can be obtained by conventional plantbreeding and optimization methods or by biotechnological and recombinantmethods or by combinations of these methods, including the transgenicplants and inclusive of the plant cultivars protectable or notprotectable by plant breeders' rights. Plant parts are to be understoodas meaning all parts and organs of plants above and below the ground,such as shoot, leaf, flower and root, examples which may be mentionedbeing leaves, needles, stalks, stems, flowers, fruit bodies, fruits,seeds, roots, tubers and rhizomes. The plant parts also includeharvested material, and vegetative and generative propagation material,for example cuttings, tubers, rhizomes, offsets and seeds.

The treatment according to the invention of the plants and plant partswith the active compounds is carried out directly or by allowing thecompounds to act on the surroundings, environment or storage space bythe customary treatment methods, for example by immersion, spraying,evaporation, fogging, scattering, painting on injecting and, in the caseof propagation material, in particular in the case of seeds, also byapplying one or more coats.

The active compounds can be converted into the customary formulationssuch as solutions, emulsions, wettable powders, suspensions, powders,dusts, pastes, soluble powders, granules, suspension-emulsionconcentrates, natural and synthetic materials impregnated with activecompound, and microencapsulations in polymeric materials.

These formulations are produced in a known manner, for example by mixingthe active compounds with extenders, that is, liquid solvents and/orsolid carriers, optionally with the use of surfactants, that is,emulsifiers and/or dispersants, and/or foam formers.

If the extender used is water, it is also possible, for example, to useorganic solvents as cosolvents. The following are essentially suitableas liquid solvents: aromatics such as xylene, toluene oralkylnaphthalenes, chlorinated aromatics or chlorinated aliphatichydrocarbons such as chlorobenzenes, chloroethylenes or methylenechloride, aliphatic hydrocarbons such as cyclohexane or paraffins, forexample mineral oil fractions, mineral and vegetable oils, alcohols suchas butanol or glycol and their ethers and esters, ketones such asacetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone or cyclohexanone,strongly polar solvents such as dimethylformamide and dimethylsulphoxide, or else water.

Suitable solid carriers are:

for example ammonium salts and ground natural minerals such as kaolins,clays, talc, chalk, quartz, attapulgite, montmorillonite or diatomaceousearth, and ground synthetic materials such as highly-disperse silica,alumina and silicates; suitable solid carriers for granules are: forexample crushed and fractionated natural rocks such as calcite, marble,pumice, sepiolite and dolomite, or else synthetic granules of inorganicand organic meals, and granules of organic material such as sawdust,coconut shells, maize cobs and tobacco stalks; suitable emulsifiersand/or foam formers are: for example nonionic and anionic emulsifierssuch as polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene fatty alcoholethers, for example alkylaryl polyglycol ethers, alkylsulphonates, alkylsulphates, arylsulphonates, or else protein hydrolysates; suitabledispersants are: for example lignosulphite waste liquors andmethylcellulose.

Tackifiers such as carboxymethylcellulose and natural and syntheticpolymers in the form of powders, granules or latices, such as gumarabic, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate, or else naturalphospholipids such as cephalins and lecithins and syntheticphospholipids can be used in the formulations. Other additives can bemineral and vegetable oils.

It is possible to use colorants such as inorganic pigments, for exampleiron oxide, titanium oxide and Prussian Blue, and organic colorants suchas alizarin colorants, azo colorants and metal phthalocyanine colorants,and trace nutrients such as salts of iron, manganese, boron, copper,cobalt, molybdenum and zinc.

The formulations generally comprise between 0.1 and 95% by weight ofactive compound, preferably between 0.5 and 90%.

The active compounds according to the invention, as such or in theirformulations, can also be used as a mixture with known fungicides,bactericides, acaricides, nematicides or insecticides, for example inorder to widen the spectrum of action or to prevent the development ofresistances in this way. In many cases, synergistic effects result, i.e.the activity of the mixture exceeds the activity of the individualcomponents.

Compounds which are suitable as mixing partners are, for example, thefollowing:

Fungicides:

2-phenylphenol; 8-hydroxyquinoline sulphate; acibenzolar-S-methyl;aldimorph; amidoflumet; ampropylfos; ampropylfos-potassium; andoprim;anilazine; azaconazole; azoxystrobin; benalaxyl; benodanil; benomyl;benthiavalicarb-isopropyl; benzamacril; benzamacril-isobutyl; bilanafos;binapacryl; biphenyl; bitertanol; blasticidin-S; bromuconazole;bupirimate; buthiobate; butylamine, calcium polysulphide; capsimycin;captafol; captan; carbendazim; carboxin; carpropamid; carvone;chinomethionat; chlobenthiazone; chlorfenazole; chloroneb;chlorothalonil; chlozolinate; clozylacon; cyazofamid; cyflufenamid;cymoxanil; cyproconazole; cyprodinil; cyprofuram; Dagger G; debacarb;dichlofluanid; dichlone; dichlorophen; diclocymet; diclomezine;dicloran; diethofencarb; difenoconazole; diflumetorim; dimethirimol;dimethomorph; dimoxystrobin; diniconazole; diniconazole-M; dinocap;diphenylamine; dipyrithione; ditalimfos; dithianon; dodine; drazoxolon;edifenphos; epoxiconazole; ethaboxam; ethirimol; etridiazole;famoxadone; fenamidone; fenapanil; fenarimol; fenbuconazole; fenfuram;fenhexamid; fenitropan; fenoxanil; fenpiclonil; fenpropidin;fenpropimorph; ferbam; fluazinam; flubenzimine; fludioxonil; flumetover;flumorph; fluoromide; fluoxastrobin; fluquinconazole; flurprimidol;flusilazole; flusulfamide; flutolanil; flutriafol; folpet; fosetyl-Al;fosetyl-sodium; fuberidazole; furalaxyl; furametpyr; furcarbanil;furmecyclox; guazatine; hexachlorobenzene; hexaconazole; hymexazole;imazalil; imibenconazole; iminoctadine triacetate; iminoctadinetris(albesil); iodocarb; ipconazole; iprobenfos; iprodione;iprovalicarb; irumamycin; isoprothiolane; isovaledione; kasugamycin;kresoxim-methyl; mancozeb; maneb; meferimzone; mepanipyrim; mepronil;metalaxyl; metalaxyl-M; metconazole; methasulfocarb; methfuroxam;metiram; metominostrobin; metsulfovax; mildiomycin; myclobutanil;myclozolin; natamycin; nicobifen; nitrothal-isopropyl; noviflumuron;nuarimol; ofurace; orysastrobin; oxadixyl; oxolinic acid; oxpoconazole;oxycarboxin; oxyfenthiin; paclobutrazole; pefurazoate; penconazole;pencycuron; phosdiphen; phthalide; picoxystrobin; piperalin; polyoxins;polyoxorim; probenazole; prochloraz; procymidone; propamocarb;propanosine-sodium; propiconazole; propineb; proquinazid;prothioconazole; pyraclostrobin; pyrazophos; pyrifenox; pyrimethanil;pyroquilon; pyroxyfur; pyrrolenitrine; quinconazole; quinoxyfen;quintozene; simeconazole; spiroxamine; sulphur; tebuconazole;tecloftalam; tecnazene; tetcyclacis; tetraconazole; thiabendazole;thicyofen; thifluzamide; thiophanate-methyl; thiram; tioxymid;tolclofos-methyl; tolylfluanid; triadimefon; triadimenol; triazbutil;triazoxide; tricyclamide; tricyclazole; tridemorph; trifloxystrobin;triflumizole; triforine; triticonazole; uniconazole; validamycin A;vinclozolin; zineb; ziram; zoxamide;(2S)—N-[2-[4-[[3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-propynyl]oxy]-3-methoxyphenyl]ethyl]-3-methyl-2-[(methylsulphonyl)amino]-butanamide;1-(1-naphthalenyl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione;2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-4-(methylsulphonyl)-pyridine;2-amino-4-methyl-N-phenyl-5-thiazolecarboxamide;2-chloro-N-(2,3-dihydro-1,1,3-trimethyl-1H-inden-4-yl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide;3,4,5-trichloro-2,6-pyridinedicarbonitrile; actinovate;cis-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)cycloheptanol; methyl1-(2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-1H-inden-1-yl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate;monopotassium carbonate;N-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide;N-butyl-8-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-oxaspiro-[4.5]decane-3-amine; sodiumtetrathiocarbonate;

and copper salts and preparations, such as Bordeaux mixture; copperhydroxide; copper naphthenate; copper oxychloride; copper sulphate;cufraneb; cuprous oxide; mancopper; oxine-copper.

Bactericides:

bronopol, dichlorophen, nitrapyrin, nickel dimethyldithiocarbamate,kasugamycin, octhilinone, furancarboxylic acid, oxytetracyclin,probenazole, streptomycin, tecloftalam, copper sulphate and other copperpreparations.

Insecticides/Acaricides/Nematicides:

abamectin, ABG-9008, acephate, acequinocyl, acetamiprid, acetoprole,acrinathrin, AKD-1022, AKD-3059, AKD-3088, alanycarb, aldicarb,aldoxycarb, allethrin, alpha-cypermethrin (alphamethrin), amidoflumet,aminocarb, amitraz, avermectin, AZ-60541, azadirachtin, azamethiphos,azinphos-methyl, azinphos-ethyl, azocyclotin,

Bacillus popilliae, Bacillus sphaericus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillusthuringiensis, Bacillus thuringiensis strain EG-2348, Bacillusthuringiensis strain GC-91, Bacillus thuringiensis strain NCTC-11821,baculoviruses, Beauveria bassiana, Beauveria tenella, benclothiaz,bendiocarb, benfuracarb, bensultap, benzoximate, beta-cyfluthrin,beta-cypermethrin, bifenazate, bifenthrin, binapacryl, bioallethrin,bioallethrin-S-cyclopentyl-isomer, bioethanomethrin, biopermethrin,bioresmethrin, bistrifluron, BPMC, brofenprox, bromophos-ethyl,bromopropylate, bromfenvinfos (-methyl), BTG-504, BTG-505, bufencarb,buprofezin, butathiofos, butocarboxim, butoxycarboxim, butylpyridaben,

cadusafos, camphechlor, carbaryl, carbofuran, carbophenothion,carbosulfan, cartap, CGA-50439, chinomethionat, chlordane,chlordimeform, chloethocarb, chlorethoxyfos, chlorfenapyr,chlorfenvinphos, chlorfluazuron, chlormephos, chlorobenzilate,chloropicrin, chlorproxyfen, chlorpyrifos-methyl, chlorpyrifos (-ethyl),chlovaporthrin, chromafenozide, cis-cypermethrin, cis-resmethrin,cis-permethrin, clocythrin, cloethocarb, clofentezine, clothianidin,clothiazoben, codlemone, coumaphos, cyanofenphos, cyanophos, cycloprene,cycloprothrin, Cydia pomonella, cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin, cyhexatin,cypermethrin, cyphenothrin (1R-trans-isomer), cyromazine,DDT, deltamethrin, demeton-S-methyl, demeton-S-methylsulphone,diafenthiuron, dialifos, diazinon, dichcfenthion, dichlorvos, dicofol,dicrotophos, dicyclanil, diflubenzuron, dimefluthrin, dimethoate,dimethylvinphos, dinobuton, dinocap, dinotefuran, diofenolan,disulfoton, docusat-sodium, dofenapyn, DOWCO-439,eflusilanate, emamectin, emamectin-benzoate, empenthrin (1R-isomer),endosulfan, Entomopthora spp., EPN, esfenvalerate, ethiofencarb,ethiprole, ethion, ethoprophos, etofenprox, etoxazole, etrimfos,famphur, fenamiphos, fenazaquin, fenbutatin oxide, fenfluthrin,fenitrothion, fenobucarb, fenothiocarb, fenoxacrim, fenoxycarb,fenpropathrin, fenpyrad, fenpyrithrin, fenpyroximate, fensulfothion,fenthion, fentrifanil, fenvalerate, fipronil, flonicamid, fluacrypyrim,fluazuron, flubenzimine, flubrocythrinate, flucycloxuron, flucythrinate,flufenerim, flufenoxuron, flufenprox, flumethrin, flupyrazofos,flutenzin (flufenzine), fluvalinate, fonofos, formetanate, formothion,fosmethilan, fosthiazate, fubfenprox (fluproxyfen), furathiocarb,gamma-cyhalothrin, gamma-HCH, gossyplure, grandlure, granulosis viruses,halfenprox, halofenozide, HCH, HCN-801, heptenophos, hexaflumuron,hexythiazox, hydramethylnone, hydroprene,IKA-2002, imidacloprid, imiprothrin, indoxacarb, iodofenphos,iprobenfos, isazofos, isofenphos, isoprocarb, isoxathion, ivermectin,japonilure,kadethrin, nuclear polyhedrosis viruses, kinoprene,lambda-cyhalothrin, lindane, lufenuron,malathion, mecarbam, mresulfenfos, metaldehyde, metam-sodium,methacrifos, methamidophos, Metharhizium anisopliae, Metharhiziumflavoviride, methidathion, methiocarb, methomyl, methoprene,methoxychlor, methoxyfenozide, metafluthrin, metolcarb, metoxadiazone,mevinphos, milbemectin, milbemycin, MKI-245, MON-45700, monocrotophos,moxidectin, MTI-800,naled, NC-104, NC-170, NC-184, NC-194, NC-196, niclosamide, nicotine,nitenpyram, nithiazine, NNI-0001, NNI-0101, NNI-0250, NNI-9768,novaluron, noviflumuron,OK-5101, OK-5201, OK-9601, OK-9602, OK-9701, OK-9802, omethoate, oxamyl,oxydemeton-methyl,Paecilomyces fumosoroseus, parathion-methyl, parathion (-ethyl),permethrin (cis-, trans-), petroleum; PH-6045, phenothrin (1R-transisomer), phenthoate, phorate, phosalone, phosmet, phosphamidon,phosphocarb, phoxim, piperonyl butoxide, pirimicarb, pirimiphos-methyl,pirimiphos-ethyl, potassium sleate, prallethrin, profenofos,profluthrin, promecarb, propaphos, propargite, propetamphos, propoxur,prothiofos, prothoate, protrifenbute, pymetrozine, pyraclofos,pyresmethrin, pyrethrum, pyridaben, pyridalyl, pyridaphenthion,pyridathion, pyrimidifen, pyriproxyfen,quinalphos,resmethrin, RH-5849, ribavirin, RU-12457, RU-15525,S-421, S-1833, salithion, sebufos, SI-0009, silafluofen, spinosad,spirodiclofen, spiromesifen, sulfluramid, sulfotep, suiprofos, SZI-121,tau-fluvalinate, tebufenozide, tebufenpyrad, tebupirimfos,teflubenzuron, tefluthrin, temephos, temivinphos, terbam, terbufos,tetrachlorvinphos, tetradifon, tetramethrin, tetramethrin (1R-isomer),tetrasul, theta-cypermethrin, thiacloprid, thiamethoxam, thiapronil,thiatriphos, thiocyclam hydrogen oxalate, thiodicarb, thiofanox,thiometon, thiosultap-sodium, thuringiensin, tolfenpyrad, tralocythrin,tralomethrin, transfluthrin, triarathene, triazamate, triazophos,triazuron, trichlophenidine, trichlorfon, Trichoderma atroviride,triflumuron, trim-ethacarb,vamidothion, vaniliprole, verbutin, Verticillium lecanii,WL-108477, WL-40027,YI-5201, YI-5301, YI-5302,XMC, xylylcarb,ZA-3274, zeta-cypermethrin, zolaprofos, ZXI-8901,the compound 3-methylphenyl propylcarbamate (tsumacide Z),the compound3-(5-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-8-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carbo-nitrile(CAS-Reg. No. 185982-80-3) and the corresponding 3-endo-isomer (CAS-Reg.No. 185984-60-5) (cf. WO-96/37494, WO-98/25923),and preparations which comprise insecticidally active plant extracts,nematodes, fungi or viruses.

A mixture with other known active compounds, such as herbicides, or withfertilizers and growth regulators, safeners and/or semiochemicals isalso possible.

When used as insecticides in their commercially available formulationsand in the use forms prepared with these formulations, the activecompounds according to the invention can furthermore be present in theform of a mixture with synergists. Synergists are compounds by which theactivity of the active compounds is increased without it being necessaryfor the synergist added to be active itself.

When used as insecticides in their commercially available formulationsand in the use forms prepared with these formulations, the activecompounds according to the invention can furthermore be present in theform of a mixture with inhibitors which reduce the degradation of theactive compound after application in the habitat of the plant, on thesurface of parts of plants or in plant tissues.

The active compound content of the use forms prepared from thecommercially available formulations can vary within broad ranges. Theactive compound concentration of the use forms can be from 0.0000001 upto 95% by weight of active compound, preferably between 0.0001 and 1% byweight.

They are applied in a customary manner adapted to suit the use forms.

When used against hygiene pests and pests of stored products, the activecompound is distinguished by excellent residual action on wood and clayas well as good stability to alkali on limed substrates.

As already mentioned above, it is possible to treat all plants or theirparts in accordance with the invention. In a preferred embodiment, wildplant species or plant varieties and plant cultivars which have beenobtained by traditional biological breeding methods, such ashybridization or protoplast fusion, and the parts of these varieties andcultivars are treated. In a further preferred embodiment, transgenicplants and plant cultivars which have been obtained by recombinantmethods, if appropriate in combination with conventional methods(genetically modified organisms), and their parts are treated. The term“parts” or “parts of plants” or “plant parts” has been explained above.

Plants which are treated particularly preferably in accordance with theinvention are those of the plant cultivars which are in each casecommercially available or in use. Plant cultivars are understood asmeaning plants with new traits which have been bred either byconventional breeding, by mutagenesis or by recombinant DNA techniques.They may take the form of cultivars, biotypes and genotypes.

Depending on the plant species or plant cultivars, their location andgrowth conditions (soils, climate, vegetation period, nutrition), thetreatment according to the invention may also result in superadditive(“synergistic”) effects. Thus, for example, reduced application ratesand/or a widened activity spectrum and/or an increase in the activity ofthe substances and compositions which can be used in accordance with theinvention, better plant growth, increased tolerance to high or lowtemperatures, increased tolerance to drought or to salinity in the wateror soil, increased flowering performance, facilitated harvesting,accelerated maturation, higher yields, higher quality and/or betternutritional value of the harvested products, better storagecharacteristics and/or processability of the harvested products arepossible which exceed the effects which were actually to be expected.

The preferred transgenic plants or plant cultivars (those obtained byrecombinant methods) to be treated in accordance with the inventioninclude all those plants which, owing to the process of recombinantmodification, were given genetic material which confers particular,advantageous, valuable traits to these plants. Examples of suchproperties are better plant growth, increased tolerance to high or lowtemperatures, increased tolerance to drought or to salinity in the wateror soil, increased flowering performance, facilitated harvesting,accelerated maturation, higher yields, higher quality and/or highernutritional value of the harvested products, better storagecharacteristics and/or better processability of the harvested products.Further examples of such traits, examples which must be mentionedespecially, are better defense of the plants against animal andmicrobial pests, such as against insects, mites, phytopathogenic fungi,bacteria and/or viruses and an increased tolerance of the plants tocertain herbicidal active compounds. Examples of transgenic plants whichmay be mentioned are the important crop plants, such as cereals (wheat,rice), maize, soybeans, potato, cotton, tobacco, oilseed rape and fruitplants (with the fruits apples, pears, citrus fruits and grapes), withparticular emphasis on maize, soybeans, potatoes, cotton, tobacco, andoilseed rape. Traits which are especially emphasized are the increaseddefense of the plants against insects, arachnids, nematodes and slugsand snails, owing to toxins being formed in the plants, in particulartoxins which are generated in the plants by the genetic material ofBacillus thuringiensis (for example by the genes CryIA(a), CryIA(b),CryIA(c), CryIIA, CryIIIA, CryIIIB2, Cry9c Cry2Ab, Cry3Bb and CryIF andtheir combinations; hereinbelow “Bt plants”). Other traits which areparticularly emphasized are the increased defense of plants againstfungi, bacteria and viruses by the systemic acquired resistance (SAR),systemin, phytoalexins, elicitors and resistance genes andcorrespondingly expressed proteins and toxins. Other traits which areespecially emphasized are the increased tolerance of the plants tocertain herbicidal active compounds, for example imidazolinones,sulphonylureas, glyphosate or phosphinotricin (for example “PAT” gene).The genes which confer the desired traits in each case may also bepresent in the transgenic plants in combination with one another.Examples of “Bt plants” which may be mentioned are maize cultivars,cotton cultivars, soybean cultivars and potato cultivars which arecommercially available under the trade names YIELD GARD® (for examplemaize, cotton, soybeans), KnockOut® (for example maize), StarLink® (forexample maize), Bollgard® (cotton), Nucotn® (cotton) and NewLeaf®(potato). Examples of herbicide-tolerant plants which may be mentionedare maize cultivars, cotton cultivars and soybean cultivars which arecommercially available under the trade names Roundup Ready® (toleranceto glyphosate, for example maize, cotton, soybean), Liberty Link®(tolerance to phosphinotricin, for example oilseed rape), IMI®(tolerance to imidazolinones) and STS® (tolerance to sulphonylureas, forexample maize). Herbicide-resistant plants (plants bred in aconventional manner for herbicide tolerance) which may be mentionedinclude also the varieties commercially available under the nameClearfield® (for example maize). Naturally, these statements also applyto plant cultivars having these genetic traits or genetic traits stillto be developed, which plant cultivars will be developed and/or marketedin the future.

The plants listed can be treated particularly advantageously accordingto the invention with the compounds of the general formula I or theactive compound mixtures according to the invention. The preferredranges stated above for the active compounds and mixtures also apply tothe treatment of these plants. Particular emphasis may be given to thetreatment of plants with the compounds or mixtures specificallymentioned in the present text.

The active compounds according to the invention are not only activeagainst plant, hygiene and stored-product pests, but also, in theveterinary medicine sector, against animal parasites (ectoparasites),such as ixodid ticks, argasid ticks, scab mites, trombi-culid mites,flies (stinging and sucking), parasitic fly larvae, lice, hair lice,bird lice and fleas. These parasites include:

From the order of the Anoplurida, for example, Haematopinus spp.,Linognathus spp., Pediculus spp., Phtirus spp., Solenopotes spp.

From the order of the Mallophagida and the sub-orders Amblycerina andIschnocerina, for example, Trimenopon spp., Menopon spp., Trinoton spp.,Bovicola spp., Wemeckiella spp., Lepikentron spp., Damalina spp.,Trichodectes spp., Felicola spp.

From the order of the Diptera and the sub-orders Nematocerina andBrachycerina, for example, Aedes spp., Anopheles spp., Culex spp.,Simulium spp., Eusimulium spp., Phlebotomus spp., Lutzomyia spp.,Culicoides spp., Chrysops spp., Hybomitra spp., Atylotus spp., Tabanusspp., Haematopota spp., Philipomyia spp., Braula spp., Musca spp.,Hydrotaea spp., Siomoxys spp., Haematobia spp., Morellia spp., Fanniaspp., Glossina spp., Calliphora spp., Lucilia spp., Chrysomyia spp.,Wohlfahrtia spp., Sarcophaga spp., Oestrus spp., Hypoderma spp.,Gasterophilus spp., Hippobosca spp., Lipoptena spp. and Melophagus spp.

From the order of the Siphonapterida, for example, Pulex spp.,Ctenocephalides spp., Xenopyslla spp. and Ceratophyllus spp.

From the order the Heteropterida, for example, Cimex spp., Triatomaspp., Rhodnius spp. and Panstrongylus spp.

From the order of the Blattarida, for example, Blatta orientalis,Periplaneta americana, Blattela germanica and Supella spp.

From the sub-class of the Acaria (Acarina) and the orders of the Meta-and Mesostigmata, for example, Argas spp., Ornithodorus spp., Otobiusspp., Ixodes spp., Amblyomma spp., Boophilus spp., Dermacentor spp.,Haemophysalis spp., Hyalomma spp., Rhipicephalus spp., Dermanyssus spp.,Raillietia spp., Pneumonyssus spp., Sternostoma spp. and Varroa spp.

From the order of the Actinedida (Prostigmata) and Acaridida(Astigmata), for example, Acarapis spp., Cheyletiella spp.,Ornithocheyletia spp., Myobia spp., Psorergates spp., Demodex spp.,Trombicula spp., Listrophorus spp., Acarus spp., Tyrophagus spp.,Caloglyphus spp., Hypodectes spp., Pterolichus spp., Psoroptes spp.,Chorioptes spp., Otodectes spp., Sarcoptes spp., Notoedres spp.,Knemidocoptes spp., Cytodites spp. and Laminosioptes spp.

The active compounds of the formula (I) according to the invention arealso suitable for controlling arthropods which attack agriculturallivestock, such as, for example, cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pigs,donkeys, camels, buffaloes, rabbits, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese,honeybees, other domestic animals, such as, for example, dogs, cats,cage birds, aquarium fish, and so-called experimental animals, such as,for example, hamsters, guinea-pigs, rats and mice. By combating thesearthropods, it is intended to reduce deaths and decreased performances(in meat, milk, wool, hides, eggs, honey and the like), so that moreeconomical and simpler animal keeping is made possible by using theactive compounds according to the invention.

In the veterinary sector, the active compounds according to theinvention are used in a known manner by enteral administration, forexample in the form of tablets, capsules, drinks, drenches, granules,pastes, boli, the feed-through method, suppositories, by parenteraladministration, such as, for example, by means of injections(intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, intraperitoneal and thelike), implants, by nasal application, by dermal administration, forexample in the form of dipping or bathing, spraying, pouring-on andspotting-on, washing, dusting, and with the aid of shaped articles whichcomprise active compound, such as collars, ear tags, tail marks, limbbands, halters, marking devices and the like.

When administered to livestock, poultry, domestic animals and the like,the active compounds of the formula (I) can be used as formulations (forexample powders, emulsions, flowables) which comprise the activecompounds in an amount of 1 to 80% by weight, either directly or afterdilution by a factor of 100 to 10 000, or they may be used in the formof a chemical bath.

Furthermore, it has been found that the compounds according to theinvention have a potent insecticidal action against insects whichdestroy industrial materials.

The following insects may be mentioned by way of example and as beingpreferred, but without any limitation:

Beetles, such as

Hylotrupes bajulus, Chlorophorus pilosis, Anobium punctatum, Xestobiumrufovillosum, Ptilinus pecticornis, Dendrobium pertinex, Ernobiusmollis, Priobium carpini, Lyctus brunneus, Lyctus africanus, Lyctusplanicollis, Lyctus linearis, Lyctus pubescens, Trogoxylon aequale,Minthes rugicollis, Xyleborus spec., Tryptodendron spec., Apatemonachus, Bostrychus capucins, Heterobostrychus brunneus, Sinoxylonspec., Dinoderus minutus.

Dermapterans, such as

Sirex juvencus, Urocerus gigas, Urocerus gigas taignus, Urocerus augur.

Termites, such as

Kalotermes flavicollis, Cryptotermes brevis, Heterotermes indicola,Reticulitermes flavipes, Reticulitermes santonensis, Reticulitermeslucifugus, Mastotermes darwiniensis, Zootermopsis nevadensis,Coptotermes formosanus.

Bristletails, such as Lepisma saccharina.

Industrial materials are to be understood as meaning, in the presentcontext, non-live materials, such as, preferably, synthetic materials,glues, sizes, paper and board, leather, wood and timber products, andpaint.

The materials to be very particularly preferably protected againstattack by insects are wood and timber products.

Wood and timber products which can be protected by the compositionaccording to the invention or mixtures comprising such a composition areto be understood as meaning, for example:

construction timber, wooden beams, railway sleepers, bridge components,jetties, wooden vehicles, boxes, pallets, containers, telephone poles,wood cladding, windows and doors made of wood, plywood, particle board,joiner's articles, or wood products which, quite generally, are used inthe construction of houses or in joinery.

The active compounds can be used as such, in the form of concentrates orgenerally customary formulations, such as powders, granules, solutions,suspensions, emulsions or pastes.

The formulations mentioned can be prepared in a manner known per se, forexample by mixing the active compounds with at least one solvent ordiluent, emulsifier, dispersant and/or binder or fixative, waterrepellent, if appropriate desiccants and UV stabilizers and, ifappropriate, colorants and pigments and other processing auxiliaries.

The insecticidal compositions or concentrates used for the protection ofwood and wooden materials comprise the active compound according to theinvention in a concentration of 0.0001 to 95% by weight, in particular0.001 to 60% by weight.

The amount of the compositions or concentrates employed depends on thespecies and the occurrence of the insects and on the medium. The optimumrate of application can be determined upon use in each case by a testseries. However, in general, it suffices to employ 0.0001 to 20% byweight, preferably 0.001 to 10% by weight, of the active compound, basedon the material to be protected.

The solvent and/or diluent used is an organochemical solvent or solventmixture and/or an oily or oil-type organochemical solvent or solventmixture of low volatility and/or a polar organochemical solvent orsolvent mixture and/or water and, if appropriate, an emulsifier and/orwetting agent.

Organochemical solvents which are preferably employed are oily oroil-type solvents having an evaporation number of above 35 and aflashpoint of above 30° C., preferably above 45° C. Substances which areused as such oily and oil-type solvents which have low volatility andare insoluble in water are suitable mineral oils or their aromaticfractions, or mineral-oil-containing solvent mixtures, preferably whitespirit, petroleum and/or alkylbenzene.

Substances which are advantageously used are mineral oils with a boilingrange of 170 to 220° C., white spirit with a boiling range of 170 to220° C., spindle oil with a boiling range of 250 to 350° C., petroleumor aromatics of boiling range 160 to 280° C., essence of terpentine andthe like.

In a preferred embodiment, liquid aliphatic hydrocarbons with a boilingrange of 180 to 210° C. or high-boiling mixtures of aromatic andaliphatic hydrocarbons with a boiling range of 180 to 220° C. and/orspindle oil and/or monochloronaphthalene, preferablyα-monochloronaphthalene, are used.

The organic oily or oil-type solvents of low volatility having anevaporation number of above 35 and a flashpoint of above 30° C.,preferably above 45° C., can be partially replaced by organochemicalsolvents of high or medium volatility, with the proviso that the solventmixture also has an evaporation number of above 35 and a flashpoint ofabove 30° C., preferably above 45° C., and that theinsecticide/fungicide mixture is soluble or emulsifiable in this solventmixture.

In a preferred embodiment, part of the organochemical solvent or solventmixture is replaced or an aliphatic polar organochemical solvent orsolvent mixture. Substances which are preferably used are aliphaticorganochemical solvents having hydroxyl and/or ester and/or ethergroups, such as, for example, glycol ethers, esters and the like.

The organochemical binders used within the scope of the presentinvention are the synthetic resins and/or binding drying oils which areknown per se and can be diluted with water and/or are soluble ordispersible or emulsifiable in the organochemical solvents employed, inparticular binders composed of, or comprising, an acrylate resin, avinyl resin, for example polyvinyl acetate, polyester resin,polycondensation or polyaddition resin, polyurethane resin, alkyd resinor modified alkyd resin, phenol resin, hydrocarbon resin, such asindene/cumarone resin, silicone resin, drying vegetable and/or dryingoils and/or physically drying binders based on a natural and/orsynthetic resin.

The synthetic resin used as the binder can be employed in the form of anemulsion, dispersion or solution. Up to 10% by weight of bitumen orbituminous substances can also be used as binders. In addition,colorants, pigments, water repellents, odour-masking substances andinhibitors or anticorrosives known per se and the like can also beemployed.

The composition or the concentrate preferably comprises, in accordancewith the invention, at least one alkyd resin or modified alkyd resinand/or a drying vegetable oil as the organochemical binder. Preferablyused according to the invention are alkyd resins with an oil content ofover 45% by weight, preferably 50 to 68% by weight.

All or some of the abovementioned binder can be replaced by a fixative(mixture) or a plasticizer (mixture). These additives are intended toprevent volatilization of the active compounds and crystallization orprecipitation. They preferably replace 0.01 to 30% of the binder (basedon 100% of binder employed).

The plasticizers are from the chemical classes of the phthalic esters,such as dibutyl phthalate, dioctyl phthalate or benzyl butyl phthalate,the phosphoric esters, such as tributyl phosphate, the adipic esters,such as di-(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, the stearates, such as butyl stearateor amyl stearate, the oleates, such as butyl oleate, the glycerol ethersor relatively high-molecular-weight glycol ethers, glycerol esters andp-toluenesulphonic esters.

Fixatives are chemically based on polyvinyl alkyl ethers, such as, forexample, polyvinyl methyl ether, or ketones, such as benzophenone orethylenebenzophenone.

Particularly suitable as a solvent or diluent is also water, ifappropriate as a mixture with one or more of the abovementionedorganochemical solvents or diluents, emulsifiers and dispersants.

Particularly effective protection of wood is achieved by large-scaleindustrial impregnation processes, for example vacuum, double-vacuum orpressure processes.

If appropriate, the ready-to-use compositions can additionally compriseother insecticides and, if appropriate, additionally one or morefungicides.

Suitable additional components which may be admixed are, preferably, theinsecticides and fungicides mentioned in WO 94/29 268. The compoundsmentioned in that document are expressly part of the presentapplication.

Very particularly preferred components which may be admixed areinsecticides, such as chlorpyriphos, phoxim, silafluofin, alphamethrin,cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, deltamethrin, permethrin, imidacloprid, NI-25,flufenoxuron, hexaflumuron, transfluthrin, thiacloprid, methoxyphenoxidand triflumuron, chlothiamidin, spinosad, tefluthrin,

and fungicides, such as epoxyconazole, hexaconazole, azaconazole,propiconazole, tebuconazole, cyproconazole, metconazole, imazalil,dichlofluanid, tolylfluanid, 3-iodo-2-propynylbutyl carbamate,N-octyl-isothiazolin-3-one and 4,5-dichloro-N-octylisothiazolin-3-one.

The compounds according to the invention can at the same time beemployed for protecting objects which come into contact with salt wateror brackish water, in particular hulls, screens, nets, buildings,moorings and signalling systems, against fouling.

Fouling by sessile Oligochaeta, such as Serpulidae, and by shells andspecies from the Ledamorpha group (goose barnacles), such as variousLepas and Scalpellum species, or by species from the Balanomorpha group(acorn barnacles), such as Balanus or Pollicipes species, increases thefrictional drag of ships and, as a consequence, leads to a markedincrease in operation costs owing to higher energy consumption andadditionally frequent residence in the dry dock.

Apart from fouling by algae, for example Ectocarpus sp. and Ceramiumsp., fouling by sessile Entomostraka groups, which come under thegeneric term Cirripedia (cirriped crustaceans), is of particularimportance.

Surprisingly, it has now been found that the compounds according to theinvention, alone or in combination with other active compounds, have anoutstanding antifouling action.

Using the compounds according to the invention, alone or in combinationwith other active compounds, allows the use of heavy metals such as, forexample, in bis(trialkyltin) sulphides, tri-n-butyltin laurate,tri-n-butyltin chloride, copper(I) oxide, triethyltin chloride,tri-n-butyl-(2-phenyl-4-chlorophenoxy)tin, tributyltin oxide, molybdenumdisulphide, antimony oxide, polymeric butyl titanate,phenyl-(bispyridine)-bismuth chloride, tri-n-butyltin fluoride,manganese ethylenebisthiocarbamate, zinc dimethyldithiocarbamate, zincethylenebisthiocarbamate, zinc salts and copper salts of 2-pyridinethiol1-oxide, bisdimethyldithiocarbamoylzinc ethylene-bisthiocarbamate, zincoxide, copper(I) ethylene-bisdithiocarbamate, copper thiocyanate, coppernaphthenate and tributyltin halides to be dispensed with, or theconcentration of these compounds to be substantially reduced.

If appropriate, the ready-to-use antifouling paints can additionallycomprise other active compounds, preferably algicides, fungicides,herbicides, molluscicides, or other antifouling active compounds.

Preferably suitable components in combination with the antifoulingcompositions according to the invention are:

algicides such as

2-tert-butylamino-4-cyclopropylamino-6-methylthio-1,3,5-triazine,dichlorophen, diuron, endothal, fentin acetate, isoprdturon,methabenzthiazuron, oxyfluorfen, quinoclamine and terbutryn;

fungicides such as

benzo[b]thiophenecarboxylic acid cyclohexylamide S,S-dioxide,dichlofluanid, fluorfolpet, 3-iodo-2-propinyl butylcarbamate,tolylfluanid and azoles such as

azaconazole, cyproconazole, epoxyconazole, hexaconazole, metconazole,propiconazole and febuconazole;

molluscicides such as

fentin acetate, metaldehyde, methiocarb, niclosamid, thiodicarb andtrimethacarb; Fe chelates;

or conventional antifouling active compounds such as

4,5-dichloro-2-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one, diiodomethylparatrylsulphone, 2-(N,N-dimethyl-thiocarbamoylthio)-5-nitrothiazyl, potassium,copper, sodium and zinc salts of 2-pyridinethiol 1-oxide,pyridine-triphenylborane, tetrabutyldistannoxane,2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-4-(methylsulphonyl)-pyridine,2,4,5,6-tetrachloroisophthalonitrile, tetramethylthiuram disulphide and2,4,6-trichlorophenylmaleimide.

The antifouling compositions used comprise the active compound accordingto the invention of the compounds according to the invention in aconcentration of 0.001 to 50% by weight, in particular 0.01 to 20% byweight.

Moreover, the antifouling compositions according to the inventioncomprise the customary components such as, for example, those describedin Ungerer, Chem. Ind. 1985, 37, 730-732 and Williams, AntifoulingMarine Coatings, Noyes, Park Ridge, 1973.

Besides the algicidal, fungicidal, molluscicidal active compounds andinsecticidal active compounds according to the invention, antifoulingpaints comprise, in particular, binders.

Examples of recognized binders are polyvinyl chloride in a solventsystem, chlorinated rubber in a solvent system, acrylic resins in asolvent system, in particular in an aqueous system, vinyl chloride/vinylacetate copolymer systems in the form of aqueous dispersions or in theform of organic solvent systems, butadiene/styrene/acrylonitrilerubbers, drying oils such as linseed oil, resin esters or modifiedhardened resins in combination with tar or bitumens, asphalt and epoxycompounds, small amounts of chlorine rubber, chlorinated polypropyleneand vinyl resins.

If appropriate, paints also comprise inorganic pigments, organicpigments or colorants which are preferably insoluble in salt water.Paints may furthermore comprise materials such as rosin to allowcontrolled release of the active compounds. Furthermore, the paints maycomprise plasticizers, modifiers which affect the rheological propertiesand other conventional constituents. The compounds according to theinvention or the abovementioned mixtures may also be incorporated intoself-polishing antifouling systems.

The active compounds are also suitable for controlling animal pests, inparticular insects, arachnids and mites, which are found in enclosedspaces such as, for example, dwellings, factory halls, offices, vehiclecabins and the like. They can be employed in domestic insecticideproducts for controlling these pests alone or in combination with otheractive compounds and auxiliaries. They are active against sensitive andresistant species and against all development stages. These pestsinclude:

From the order of the Scorpionidea, for example, Buthus occitanus.

From the order of the Acarina, for example, Argas persicus, Argasreflexus, Bryobia ssp., Dermanyssus gallinae, Glyciphagus domesticus,Ornithodorus moubat, Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Trombicula alfreddugesi,Neutrombicula autumnalis, Dermatophagoides pteronissimus,Dermatophagoides forinae.

From the order of the Araneae, for example, Aviculariidae, Araneidae.

From the order of the Opiliones, for example, Pseudoscorpiones chelifer,Pseudoscorpiones cheiridium, Opiliones phalangium.

From the order of the Isopoda, for example, Oniscus asellus, Porcellioscaber.

From the order of the Diplopoda, for example, Blaniulus guttulatus,Polydesmus spp.

From the order of the Chilopoda, for example, Geophilus spp.

From the order of the Zygentoma, for example, Ctenolepisma spp., Lepismasaccharina, Lepismodes inquilinus.

From the order of the Blattaria, for example, Blatta orientalis,Blattella germanica, Blattella asahinai, Leucophaea maderae, Panchloraspp., Parcoblatta spp., Periplaneta australasiae, Periplaneta americana,Periplaneta brunnea, Periplaneta fuliginosa, Supella longipalpa.

From the order of the Saltatoria, for example, Acheta domesticus.

From the order of the Dermaptera, for example, Forficula auricularia.

From the order of the Isoptera, for example, Kalotermes spp.,Reticulitermes spp.

From the order of the Psocoptera, for example, Lepinatus spp.,Liposcelis spp.

From the order of the Coleptera, for example, Anthrenus spp., Attagenusspp., Dermestes spp., Latheticus oryzae, Necrobia spp., Ptinus spp.,Rhizopertha dominica, Sitophilus granarius, Sitophilus oryzae,Sitophilus zeamais, Stegobium paniceum.

From the order of the Diptera, for example, Aedes aegypti, Aedesalbopictus, Aedes taeniorhynchus, Anopheles spp., Calliphoraerythrocephala, Chrysozona pluvialis, Culex quinquefasciatus, Culexpipiens, Culex tarsalis, Drosophila spp., Fannia canicularis, Muscadomestica, Phlebotomus spp., Sarcophaga carnaria, Simulium spp.,Stomoxys calcitrans, Tipula paludosa.

From the order of the Lepidoptera, for example, Achroia grisella,Galleria mellonella, Plodia interpunctella, Tinea cloacella, Tineapellionella, Tineola bisselliella.

From the order of the Siphonaptera, for example, Ctenocephalides canis,Ctenocephalides felis, Pulex irritans, Tunga penetrans, Xenopsyllacheopis.

From the order of the Hymenoptera, for example, Camponotus herculeanus,Lasius fuliginosus, Lasius niger, Lasius umbratus, Monomorium pharaonis,Paravespula spp., Tetramorium caespitum.

From the order of the Anoplura, for example, Pediculus humanus capitis,Pediculus humanus corporis, Phthirus pubis.

From the order of the Heteroptera, for example, Cimex hemipterus, Cimexlectularius, Rhodinus prolixus, Triatoma infestans.

They are used in the household insecticides sector alone or incombination with other suitable active compounds such as phosphoricesters, carbamates, pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, growth regulators oractive compounds from other known classes of insecticides.

They are used in aerosols, pressure-free spray products, for examplepump and atomizer sprays, automatic fogging systems, foggers, foams,gels, evaporator products with evaporator tablets made of cellulose orpolymer, liquid evaporators, gel and membrane evaporators,propeller-driven evaporators, energy-free, or passive, evaporationsystems, moth papers, moth bags and moth gels, as granules or dusts, inbaits for spreading or in bait stations.

The active compounds according to the invention can also be used asdefoliants, desiccants, haulm killers and, in particular, as weedkillers. Weeds in the broadest sense are understood as meaning allplants which grow at locations where they are undesired. Whether thesubstances according to the invention act as nonselective or selectiveherbicides depends essentially on the application rate.

The active compounds according to the invention can be used, forexample, in the following plants:

Dicotyledonous weeds of the genera: Abutilon, Amaranthus, Ambrosia,Anoda, Anthemis, Aphanes, Atriplex, Bellis, Bidens, Capsella, Carduus,Cassia, Centaurea, Chenopodium, Cirsium, Convolvulus, Datura, Desmodium,Emex, Erysimum, Euphorbia, Galeopsis, Galinsoga, Galium, Hibiscus,Ipomoea, Kochia, Lamium, Lepidium, Lindernia, Matricaria, Mentha,Mercurialis, Mullugo, Myosotis, Papaver, Pharbitis, Plantago, Polygonum,Portulaca, Ranunculus, Raphanus, Rorippa, Rotala, Rumex, Salsola,Senecio, Sesbania, Sida, Sinapis, Solanum, Sonchus, Sphenoclea,Stellaria, Taraxacum, Thlaspi, Trifolium, Urtica, Veronica, Viola,Xanthium.

Dicotyledonous crops of the genera: Arachis, Beta, Brassica, Cucumis,Cucurbita, Helianthus, Daucus, Glycine, Gossypium, Ipomoea, Lactuca,Linum, Lycopersicon, Nicotiana, Phaseolus, Pisum, Solanum, Vicia.

Monocotyledonous weeds of the genera: Aegilops, Agropyron, Agrostis,Alopecurus, Apera, Avena, Brachiaria, Bromus, Cenchrus, Commelina,Cynodon, Cyperus, Dactyloctenium, Digitaria, Echinochloa, Eleccharis,Eleusine, Eragrostis, Eriochloa, Festuca, Fimbristylis, Heteranthera,Imperata, Ischaemum, Leptochloa, Lolium, Monochoria, Panicum, Paspalum,Phalaris, Phleum, Poa, Rottboellia, Sagittaria, Scirpus, Setaria,Sorghum.

Monocotyledonous crops of the genera: Allium, Ananas, Asparagus, Avena,Hordeum, Oryza, Panicum, Saccharum, Secale, Sorghum, Triticale,Triticum, Zea.

However, the use of the active compounds according to the invention isin no way restricted to these genera, but extends in the same manner toother plants.

Depending on the concentration, the active compounds according to theinvention are suitable for the nonselective weed control on, forexample, industrial terrains and railway tracks and on paths andlocations with and without trees. Likewise the active compoundsaccording to the invention can be employed for controlling weeds inperennial crops, for example forests, ornamental tree plantings,orchards, vineyards, citrus groves, nut orchards, banana plantations,coffee plantations, tea plantations, rubber plantations, oil palmplantations, cocoa plantations, soft fruit plantings and hop fields, onlawns, turf and pastureland, and for the selective control of weeds inannual crops.

The compounds of the formula (I) according to the invention have strongherbicidal activity and a broad activity spectrum when used on the soiland on aerial plant parts. To a certain extent, they are also suitablefor the selective control of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weedsin monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous crops, both pre- andpost-emergence.

At certain concentrations or application rates, the active compoundsaccording to the invention can also be employed for controlling animalpests and fungal or bacterial plant diseases. If appropriate, they canalso be used as intermediates or precursors for the synthesis of otheractive compounds.

The active compounds can be converted into the customary formulations,such as solutions, emulsions, wettable powders, suspensions, powders,dusting agents, pastes, soluble powders, granules, suspoemulsionconcentrates, natural and synthetic materials impregnated with activecompound, and very fine capsules in polymeric substances.

These formulations are produced in a known manner, for example by mixingthe active compounds with extenders, that is liquid solvents and/orsolid carriers, optionally with the use of surfactants, that isemulsifiers and/or dispersants and/or foam-formers.

If the extender used is water, it is also possible to use, for example,organic solvents as auxiliary solvents. Suitable liquid solvents areessentially: aromatics, such as xylene, toluene or alkylnaphthalenes,chlorinated aromatics and chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons, such aschlorobenzenes, chloroethylenes or methylene chloride, aliphatichydrocarbons, such as cyclohexane or paraffins, for example petroleumfractions, mineral and vegetable oils, alcohols, such as butanol orglycol, and also their ethers and esters, ketones, such as acetone,methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone or cyclohexanone, stronglypolar solvents, such as dimethylformamide and dimethyl sulphoxide, andalso water.

Suitable solid carriers are: for example ammonium salts and groundnatural minerals, such as kaolins, clays, talc, chalk, quartz,attapulgite, montmorillonite or diatomaceous earth, and ground syntheticminerals, such as finely divided silica, alumina and silicates, suitablesolid carriers for granules are: for example crushed and fractionatednatural rocks such as calcite, marble, pumice, sepiolite and dolomite,and also synthetic granules of inorganic and organic meals, and granulesof organic material such as sawdust, coconut shells, maize cobs andtobacco stalks; suitable emulsifiers and/or foam-formers are: forexample non-ionic and anionic emulsifiers, such as polyoxyethylene fattyacid esters, polyoxyethylene fatty alcohol ethers, for example alkylarylpolyglycol ethers, alkylsulphonates, alkyl sulphates, arylsulphonatesand protein hydrolysates; suitable dispersants are: for examplelignosulphite waste liquors and methylcellulose.

Tackifiers such as carboxymethylcellulose and natural and syntheticpolymers in the form of powders, granules or latices, such as gumarabic, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate, and also naturalphospholipids, such as cephalins and lecithins, and syntheticphospholipids, can be used in the formulations. Other possible additivesare mineral and vegetable oils.

It is possible to use colorants such as inorganic pigments, for exampleiron oxide, titanium oxide and Prussian Blue, and organic dyestuffs,such as alizarin dyestuffs, azo dyestuffs and metal phthalocyaninedyestuffs, and trace nutrients such as salts of iron, manganese, boron,copper, cobalt, molybdenum and zinc.

The formulations generally comprise between 0.1 and 95 percent by weightof active compound, preferably between 0.5 and 90%.

The active compounds according to the invention, as such or in theirformulations, can also be used for weed control purposes as a mixturewith known herbicides and/or with substances which improve crop planttolerance (“safeners”), ready mixes or tank mixes being possible.Mixtures with herbicide products which contain one or more knownherbicides and a safener are hence also possible.

Herbicides which are suitable for the mixtures are known herbicides, forexample

acetochlor, acifluorfen (-sodium), aclonifen, alachlor, alloxydim(-sodium), ametryne, amicarbazone, amidochlor, amidosulfuron, anilofos,asulam, atrazine, azafenidin, azimsulfuron, beflubutamid, benazolin(-ethyl), benfuresate, bensulfuron (-methyl), bentazone, benzfendizone,benzobicyclon, benzofenap, benzoylprop (-ethyl), bialaphos, bifenox,bispyribac (-sodium), bromobutide, bromofenoxim, bromoxynil, butachlor,butafenacil (-allyl), butroxydim, butylate, cafenstrole, caloxydim,carbetamide, carfentrazone (-ethyl), chlomethoxyfen, chloramben,chloridazon, chlorimuron (-ethyl), chlornitrofen, chlorsulfuron,chlortoluron, cinidon (-ethyl), cinmethylin, cinosulfuron, clefoxydim,clethodim, clodinafop (-propargyl), clomazone, clomeprop, clopyralid,clopyrasulfuron (-methyl), cloransulam (-methyl), cumyluron, cyanazine,cybutryne, cycloate, cyclosulfamuron, cycloxydim, cyhalofop (-butyl),2,4-D, 2,4-DB, desmedipham, diallate, dicamba, dichlorprop (—P),diclofop (-methyl), diclosulam, diethatyl (-ethyl), difenzoquat,diflufenican, diflufenzopyr, dimefuron, dimepiperate, dimethachlor,dimethametryn, dimethenamid, dimexyflam, dinitramine, diphenamid,diquat, dithiopyr, diuron, dymron, epropodan, EPTC, esprocarb,ethalfluralin, ethametsulfuron(-methyl), ethofumesate, ethoxyfen,ethoxysulfuron, etobenzanid, fenoxaprop (—P-ethyl), fentrazamide,flamprop (-isopropyl, -isopropyl-L, -methyl), flazasulfuron, florasulam,fluazifop (—P-butyl), fluazolate, flucarbazone (-sodium), flufenacet,flumetsulam, flumiclorac (-pentyl), flumioxazin, flumipropyn,flumetsulam, fluometuron, fluorochloridone, fluoroglycofen (-ethyl),flupoxam, flupropacil, flurpyrsulfuron (-methyl, -sodium), flurenol(-butyl), fluridone, fluroxypyr (-butoxypropyl, -meptyl), flurprimidol,flurtamone, fluthiacet (-methyl), fluthiamide, fomesafen, foramsulfuron,glufosinate (-ammonium), glyphosate (-isopropylammonium), halosafen,haloxyfop (-ethoxyethyl, —P-methyl), hexazinone, imazamethabenz(-methyl), imazamethapyr, imazamox, imazapic, imazapyr, imazaquin,imazethapyr, imazosulfuron, iodosulfuron (-methyl, -sodium), ioxynil,isopropalin, isoproturon, isouron, isoxaben, isoxachlortole,isoxaflutole, isoxapyrifop, lactofen, lenacil, linuron, MCPA, mecoprop,mefenacet, mesotrione, metamitron, metazachlor, methabenzthiazuron,metobenzuron, metobromuron, (alpha-) metolachlor, metosulam, metoxuron,metribuzin, metsulfuron (-methyl), molinate, monolinuron, naproanilide,naproparnide, neburon, nicosulfuron, norflurazon, orbencarb, oryzalin,oxadiargyl, oxadiazon, oxasulfuron, oxaziclomefone, oxyfluorfen,paraquat, pelargonic acid, pendimethalin, pendralin, pentoxazone,phenmedipham, picolinafen, piperophos, pretilachlor, primisulfuron(-methyl), profluazol, prometryn, propachlor, propanil, propaquizafop,propisochlor, propoxycarbazone (-sodium), propyzamide, prosulfocarb,prosulfuron, pyraflufen (-ethyl), pyrazogyl, pyrazolate, pyrazosulfuron(-ethyl), pyrazoxyfen, pyribenzoxim, pyributicarb, pyridate, pyridatol,pyriftalide, pyriminobac (-methyl), pyrithiobac (-sodium), quinchlorac,quinmerac, quinoclamine, quizalofop (—P-ethyl, —P-tefuryl), rimsulfuron,sethoxydim, simazine, simetryn, sulcotrione, sulfentrazone, sulfometuron(-methyl), sulfosate, sulfosulfuron, tebutam, tebuthiuron, tepraloxydim,terbuthylazine, terbutryn, thenylchlor, thiafluamide, thiazopyr,thidiazimin, thifensulfuron (-methyl), thiobencarb, tiocarbazil,tralkoxydim, triallate, triasulfuron, tribenuron (-methyl), triclopyr,tridiphane, trifluralin, trifloxysulfuron, triflusulfuron (-methyl),tritosulfuron.

Also suitable for the mixtures are known safeners, for example:

AD-67, BAS-145138, benoxacor, cloquintocet (-mexyl), cyometrinil, 2,4-D,DKA-24, dichlormid, dymron, fenclorim, fenchlorazol (-ethyl), flurazole,fluxofenim, furilazole, isoxadifen (-ethyl), MCPA, mecoprop (—P),mefenpyr (-diethyl), MG-191, oxabetrinil, PPG-1292, R-29148.

A mixture with other known active compounds, such as fungicides,insectides, acaricides, nematicides, bird repellents, plant nutrientsand soil conditioners, is also possible.

The active compounds can be applied as such, in the form of theirformulations or the use forms prepared therefrom by further dilution,such as ready-to-use solutions, suspensions, emulsions, powders, pastesand granules. They are applied in the customary manner, for example bypouring, spraying, atomizing, spreading.

The active compounds according to the invention can be applied bothbefore and after plant emergence. They can also be incorporated into thesoil prior to planting.

The application rate of active compound can vary within a substantialrange. Essentially, it depends on the nature of the desired effect. Ingeneral, the application rates are between 1 g and 10 kg of activecompound per hectare of soil area, preferably between 5 g and 5 kg perha.

The substances according to the invention have potent microbicidalactivity and can be employed for controlling unwanted microorganisms,such as fungi and bacteria, in crop protection and in the protection ofmaterials.

Fungicides can be employed in crop protection for controllingPlasmodiophoromycetes, Oomycetes, Chytridiomycetes, Zygomycetes,Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes and Deuteromycetes.

Bactericides can be employed in crop protection for controllingPseudomonadaceae, Rhizobiaceae, Enterobacteriaceae, Corynebacteriaceaeand Streptomycetaceae.

Some pathogens causing fungal and bacterial diseases which come underthe generic names listed above may be mentioned as examples, but not byway of limitation:

Xanthomonas species, such as, for example, Xanthomonas campestris pv.oryzae;

Pseudomonas species, such as, for example, Pseudomonas syringae pv.lachtymans;

Erwinia species, such as, for example, Erwinia amylovora;

Pythium species, such as, for example, Pythium ultimum;

Phytophthora species, such as, for example, Phytophthora infestans;

Pseudoperonospora species, such as, for example, Pseudoperonosporahumuli or Pseudoperonospora cubensis;

Plasmopara species, such as, for example, Plasmopara viticola;

Bremia species, such as, for example, Bremia lactucae;

Peronospora species, such as, for example, Peronospora pisi or P.brassicae;

Erysiphe species, such as, for example, Erysiphe graminis;

Sphaerotheca species, such as, for example, Sphaerotheca fuliginea;

Podosphaera species, such as, for example, Podosphaera leucotricha;

Venturia species, such as, for example, Venturia inaequalis;

Pyrenophora species, such as, for example, Pyrenophora teres or P.graminea

(conidia form: Drechslera, syn: Helminthosporium);

Cochliobolus species, such as, for example, Cochliobolus sativus

(conidia form: Drechslera, syn: Helminthosporium);

Uromyces species, such as, for example, Uromyces appendiculatus;

Puccinia species, such as, for example, Puccinia recondita;

Sclerotinia species, such as, for example, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum;

Tilletia species, such as, for example, Tilletia caries;

Ustilago species, such as, for example, Ustilago nuda or Ustilagoavenae;

Pellicularia species, such as, for example, Pellicularia sasakii;

Pyricularia species, such as, for example, Pyricularia oryzae;

Fusarium species, such as, for example, Fusarium culmorum;

Botrytis species, such as, for example, Botrytis cinerea;

Septoria species, such as, for example, Septoria nodorum;

Leptosphaeria species, such as, for example, Leptosphaeria nodorum;

Cercospora species, such as, for example, Cercospora canescens;

Alternaria species, such as, for example, Alternaria brassicae; and

Pseudocercosporella species, such as, for example, Pseudocercosporellaherpotrichoides.

The active compounds according to the invention also have very goodfortifying action in plants. Accordingly, they can be used formobilizing the defenses of the plant against attack by unwantedmicroorganisms.

In the present context, plant-fortifying (resistance-inducing)substances are to be understood as meaning those substances which arecapable of stimulating the defense system of plants such that, when thetreated plants are subsequently inoculated with unwanted microorganisms,they show substantial resistance against these microorganisms.

In the present case, unwanted microorganisms are to be understood asmeaning phytopathogenic fungi, bacteria and viruses. Accordingly, thesubstances according to the invention can be used to protect plants fora certain period after the treatment against attack by the pathogensmentioned. The period for which protection is provided generally extendsover 1 to 10 days, preferably 1 to 7 days, after the treatment of theplants with the active compounds.

The fact that the active compounds are well tolerated by plants at theconcentrations required for controlling plant diseases permits thetreatment of above-ground parts of plants, of propagation stock andseeds, and of the soil.

The active compounds according to the invention are also suitable forincreasing the yield of crops. In addition, they show reduced toxicityand are well tolerated by plants.

At certain concentrations and application rates, the active compoundsaccording to the invention can if appropriate also be used asherbicides, for influencing plant growth and for controlling animalpests. If appropriate, they can also be used as intermediates andprecursors for the synthesis of further active compounds.

In the protection of materials, the compounds according to the inventioncan be employed for protecting industrial materials against infectionwith, and destruction by, unwanted microorganisms.

Industrial materials in the present context are understood as meaningnon-living materials which have been prepared for use in industry. Forexample, industrial materials which are intended to be protected byactive compounds according to the invention from microbial change ordestruction can be adhesives, sizes, paper and board, textiles, leather,wood, paints and plastic articles, cooling lubricants and othermaterials which can be infected with, or destroyed by, microorganisms.Parts of production plants, for example cooling-water circuits, whichmay be impaired by the proliferation of microorganisms may also bementioned within the scope of the materials to be protected. Industrialmaterials which may be mentioned within the scope of the presentinvention are preferably adhesives, sizes, paper and board, leather,wood, paints, cooling lubricants and heat-transfer liquids, particularlypreferably wood.

Microorganisms capable of degrading or changing the industrial materialswhich may be mentioned are, for example, bacteria, fungi, yeasts, algaeand slime organisms. The active compounds according to the inventionpreferably act against fungi, in particular moulds, wood-discolouringand wood-destroying fungi (Basidiomycetes), and against slime organismsand algae.

Microorganisms of the following genera may be mentioned as examples:

Alternaria, such as Alternaria tenuis,

Aspergillus, such as Aspergillus niger,

Chaetomium, such as Chaetomium globosum,

Coniophora, such as Coniophora puetana,

Lentinus, such as Lentinus tigrinus,

Penicillium, such as Penicillium glaucum,

Polyporus, such as Polyporus versicolor,

Aureobasidium, such as Aureobasidium pullulans,

Sclerophoma, such as Sclerophoma pityophila,

Trichoderma, such as Trichoderma viride,

Escherichia, such as Escherichia coli,

Pseudomonas, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and

Staphylococcus, such as Staphylococcus aureus.

Depending on their particular physical and/or chemical properties, theactive compounds can be converted into the customary formulations, suchas solutions, emulsions, suspensions, powders, foams, pastes, granules,aerosols and microencapsulations in polymeric substances and in coatingcompositions for seeds, and ULV cool and warm fogging formulations.

These formulations are produced in a known manner, for example by mixingthe active compounds with extenders, that is liquid solvents, liquefiedgases under pressure, and/or solid carriers, optionally with the use ofsurfactants, that is emulsifiers and/or dispersants and/or foam formers.If the extender used is water, it is also possible to employ, forexample, organic solvents as auxiliary solvents. Essentially, suitableliquid solvents are: aromatics such as xylene, toluene oralkylnaphthalenes, chlorinated aromatics or chlorinated aliphatichydrocarbons such as chlorobenzenes, chloroethylenes or methylenechloride, aliphatic hydrocarbons such as cyclohexane or paraffins, forexample petroleum fractions, alcohols such as butanol or glycol andtheir ethers and esters, ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone,methyl isobutyl ketone or cyclohexanone, strongly polar solvents such asdimethylformamide and dimethyl sulphoxide, or else water. Liquefiedgaseous extenders or carriers are to be understood as meaning liquidswhich are gaseous at standard temperature and under atmosphericpressure, for example aerosol propellants such as halogenatedhydrocarbons, or else butane, propane, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.Suitable solid carriers are: for example ground natural minerals such askaolins, clays, talc, chalk, quartz, attapulgite, montmorillonite ordiatomaceous earth, and ground synthetic minerals such as finely dividedsilica, alumina and silicates. Suitable solid carriers for granules are:for example crushed and fractionated natural rocks such as calcite,marble, pumice, sepiolite and dolomite, or else synthetic granules ofinorganic and organic meals, and granules of organic material such assawdust, coconut shells, maize cobs and tobacco stalks. Suitableemulsifiers and/or foam formers are: for example nonionic and anionicemulsifiers, such as polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylenefatty alcohol ethers, for example alkylaryl polyglycol ethers,alkylsulphonates, alkyl sulphates, arylsulphonates, or else proteinhydrolysates. Suitable dispersants are: for example lignosulphite wasteliquors and methylcellulose.

Tackifiers such as carboxymethylcellulose and natural and syntheticpolymers in the form of powders, granules or latices, such as gumarabic, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate, or else naturalphospholipids such as cephalins and lecithins and syntheticphospholipids can be used in the formulations. Other possible additivesare mineral and vegetable oils.

It is possible to use colorants such as inorganic pigments, for exampleiron oxide, titanium oxide and Prussian Blue, and organic dyestuffs suchas alizarin dyestuffs, azo dyestuffs and metal phthalocyanine dyestuffs,and trace nutrients such as salts of iron, manganese, boron, copper,cobalt, molybdenum and zinc.

The formulations generally comprise between 0.1 and 95% by weight ofactive compound, preferably between 0.5 and 90%.

The active compounds according to the invention can be used as such orin their formulations, also in a mixture with known fungicides,bactericides, acaricides, nematicides or insecticides, to broaden, forexample, the activity spectrum or to prevent development of resistance.In many cases, synergistic effects are obtained, i.e. the activity ofthe mixture is greater than the activity of the individual components.

Examples of suitable mixing components are the following:

Fungicides:

2-phenylphenol; 8-hydroxyquinoline sulphate; acibenzolar-S-methyl;aldimorph; amidoflumet; ampropylfos; ampropylfos-potassium; andoprim;anilazine; azaconazole; azoxystrobin; benalaxyl; benodanil; benomyl;benthiavalicarb-isopropyl; benzamacril; benzamacril-isobutyl; bilanafos;binapacryl; biphenyl; bitertanol; blasticidin-S; bromuconazole;bupirimate; buthiobate; butylamine; calcium polysulphide; capsimycin;captafol; captan; carbendazim; carboxin; carpropamid; carvone;chinomethionat; chlobenthiazone; chlorfenazole; chloroneb;chlorothalonil; chlozolinate; clozylacon; cyazofamid; cyflufenamid;cymoxanil; cyproconazole; cyprodinil; cyprofuram; Dagger G; debacarb;dichlofluanid; dichlone; dichlorophen; diclocymet; diclomezine;dicloran; diethofencarb; difenoconazole; diflumetorim; dimethirimol;dimethomorph; dimoxystrobin; diniconazole; diniconazole-M; dinocap;diphenylamine; dipyrithione; ditalimfos; dithianon; dodine; drazoxolon;edifenphos; epoxiconazole; ethaboxam; ethirimol; etridiazole;famoxadone; fenamidone; fenapanil; fenarimol; fenbuconazole; fenfuram;fenhexamid; fenitropan; fenoxanil; fenpiclonil; fenpropidin;fenpropimorph; ferbam; fluazinam; flubenzimine; fludioxonil; flumetover;flumorph; fluoromide; fluoxastrobin; fluquinconazole; flurprimidol;flusilazole; flusulfamide; flutolanil; flutriafol; folpet; fosetyl-Al;fosetyl-sodium; fuberidazole; furalaxyl; furametpyr; furcarbanil;furmecyclox; guazatine; hexachlorobenzene; hexaconazole; hymexazole;imazalil; imibenconazole; iminoctadine triacetate; iminoctadinetris(albesil); iodocarb; ipconazole; iprobenfos; iprodione;iprovalicarb; irumamycin; isoprothiolane; isovaledione; kasugamycin;kresoxim-methyl; mancozeb; maneb; meferimzone; mepanipyrim; mepronil,metalaxyl; metalaxyl-M; metconazole; methasulfocarb; methfuroxam;metiram; metominostrobin; metsulfovax; mildiomycin; myclobutanil;myclozolin; natamycin; nicobifen; nitrothal-isopropyl; noviflumuron;nuarimol; ofurace; orysastrobin; oxadixyl; oxolinic acid; oxpoconazole;oxycarboxin; oxyfenthiin; paclobutrazole; pefurazoate; penconazole;pencycuron; phosdiphen; phthalide; picoxystrobin; piperalin; polyoxins;polyoxorim; probenazole; prochloraz; procymidone; propamocarb;propanosine-sodium; propiconazole; propineb; proquinazid;prothioconazole; pyraclostrobin; pyrazophos; pyrifenox; pyrimethanil;pyroquilon; pyroxyfur; pyrrolenitrine; quinconazole; quinoxyfen;quintozene; simeconazole; spiroxamine; sulphur; tebuconazole;tecloftalam; tecnazene; tetcyclacis; tetraconazole; thiabendazole;thicyofen; thifluzamide; thiophanate-methyl; thiram; tioxymid;tolclofos-methyl; tolylfluanid; triadimefon; triadimenol; triazbutil;triazoxide; tricyclamide; tricyclazole; tridemorph; trifloxystrobin;triflumizole; triforine; triticonazole; uniconazole; validamycin A;vinclozolin; zineb; ziram; zoxamide;(2S)—N-[2-[4-[[3-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-propynyl]oxy]-3-methoxyphenyl]ethyl]-3-methyl-2-[(methylsulphonyl)amino]-butanamide;1-(1-naphthalenyl)-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione;2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-4-(methylsulphonyl)-pyridine;2-amino-4-methyl-N-phenyl-5-thiazolecarboxamide;2-chloro-N-(2,3-dihydro-1,1,3-trimethyl-1H-inden-4-yl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide;3,4,5-trichloro-2,6-pyridinedicarbonitrile; actinovate;cis-1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)cycloheptanol; methyl1-(2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-1H-inden-1-yl)-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate;monopotassium carbonate;N-(6-methoxy-3-pyridinyl)cyclopropanecarboxamide;N-butyl-8-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-oxaspiro-[4.5]decane-3-amine; sodiumtetrathiocarbonate;and copper salts and preparations, such as Bordeaux mixture; copperhydroxide; copper naphthenate; copper oxychloride; copper sulphate;cufraneb; cuprous oxide; mancopper; oxine-copper.Bactericides:bronopol, dichlorophen, nitrapyrin, nickel dimethyldithiocarbamate,kasugamycin, octhilinone, furancarboxylic acid, oxytetracyclin,probenazole, streptomycin, tecloftalam, copper sulphate and other copperpreparations.Insecticides/Acaricides/Nematicides:abamectin, ABG-9008, acephate, acequinocyl, acetamiprid, acetoprole,acrinathrin, AKD-1022, AKD-3059, AKD-3088, alanycarb, aldicarb,aldoxycarb, allethrin, allethrin 1R-isomers, alpha-cypermethrin(alphamethrin), amidoflumet, aminocarb, amitraz, avermectin, AZ-60541,azadirachtin, azamethiphos, azinphos-methyl, azinphos-ethyl,azocyclotin,Bacillus popilliae, Bacillus sphaericus, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillusthuringiensis, Bacillus thuringiensis strain EG-2348, Bacillusthuringiensis strain GC-91, Bacillus thuringiensis strain NCTC-11821,baculoviruses, Beauveria bassiana, Beauveria tenella, bendiocarb,benfuracarb, bensultap, benzoximate, beta-cyfluthrin, beta-cypermethrin,bifenazate, bifenthrin, binapacryl, bioallethrin,bioallethrin-S-cyclopentyl-isomer, bioethanomethrin, biopermethrin,bioresmethrin, bistrifluron, BPMC, brofenprox, bromophos-ethyl,bromopropylate, bromfenvinfos (-methyl), BTG-504, BTG-505, bufencarb,buprofezin, butathiofos, butocarboxim, butoxycarboxim, butyl-pyridaben,cadusafos, camphechlor, carbaryl, carbofuran, carbophenothion,carbosulfan, cartap, CGA-50439, chinomethionat, chlordane,chlordimeform, chloethocarb, chlorethoxyfos, chlorfenapyr,chlorfenvinphos, chlorfluazuron, chlormephos, chlorobenzilate,chloropicrin, chlorproxyfen, chlorpyrifos-methyl, chlorpyrifos (-ethyl),chlovaporthrin, chromafenozide, cis-cypermethrin, cis-resmethrin,cis-permethrin, clocythrin, cloethocarb, clofentezine, clothianidin,clothiazoben, codlemone, coumaphos, cyanofenphos, cyanophos, cycloprene,cycloprothrin, Cydia pomonella, cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin, cyhexatin,cypermethrin, cyphenothrin (1R-trans-isomer), cyromazine,DDT, deltamethrin, demeton-S-methyl, demeton-S-methylsulphone,diafenthiuron, dialifos, diazinon, dichlofenthion, dichlorvos, dicofol,dicrotophos, dicyclanil, diflubenzuron, dimethoate, dimethylvinphos,dinobuton, dinocap, dinotefuran, diofenolan, disulfoton, docusat-sodium,dofenapyn, DOWCO-439,eflusilanate, emamectin, emamectin-benzoate, empenthrin (1R-isomer),endosulfan, Entomopthora spp., EPN, esfenvalerate, ethiofencarb,ethiprole, ethion, ethoprophos, etofenprox, etoxazole, etrimfos,famphur, fenamiphos, fenazaquin, fenbutatin oxide, fenfluthrin,fenitrothion, fenobucarb, fenothiocarb, fenoxacrim, fenoxycarb,fenpropathrin, fenpyrad, fenpyrithrin, fenpyroximate, fensulfothion,fenthion, fentrifanil, fenvalerate, fipronil, flonicamid, fluacrypyrim,fluazuron, flubenzimine, flubrocythrinate, flucycloxuron, flucythrinate,flufenerim, flufenoxuron, flufenprox, flumethrin, flupyrazofos,flutenzin (flufenzine), fluvalinate, fonofos, formetanate, formothion,fosmethilan, fosthiazate, fubfenprox (fluproxyfen), furathiocarb,gamma-HCH, gossyplure, grandlure, granulosis viruses,halfenprox, halofenozide, HCH, HCN-801, heptenophos, hexaflumuron,hexythiazox, hydramethylnone, hydroprene,IKA-2002, imidacloprid, imiprothrin, indoxacarb, iodofenphos,iprobenfos, isazofos, isofenphos, isoprocarb, isoxathion, ivermectin,japonilure,kadethrin, nuclear polyhedrosis viruses, kinoprene,lambda-cyhalothrin, lindane, lufenuron,malathion, mecarbam, mesulfenfos, metaldehyde, metam-sodium,methacrifos, methamidophos, Metharhizium anisopliae, Metharhiziumflavoviride, methidathion, methiocarb, methomyl, methoprene,methoxychlor, methoxyfenozide, metolcarb, metoxadiazone, mevinphos,milbemectin, milbemycin, MKI-245, MON-45700, monocrotophos, moxidectin,MTI-800,naled, NC-104, NC-170, NC-184, NC-194, NC-196, niclosamide, nicotine,nitenpyram, nithiazine, NNI-0001, NNI-0101, NNI-0250, NNI-9768,novaluron, noviflumuron,OK-5101, OK-5201, OK-9601, OK-9602, OK-9701, OK-9802, omethoate, oxamyl,oxydemeton-methyl,Paecilomyces fumosoroseus, parathion-methyl, parathion (-ethyl),permethrin (cis-, trans-), petroleum, PH-6045, phenothrin(1R-trans-isomer), phenthoate, phorate, phosalone, phosmet,phosphamidon, phosphocarb, phoxim, piperonyl butoxide, pirimicarb,pirimiphos-methyl, pirimiphos-ethyl, prallethrin, profenofos, promecarb,propaphos, propargite, propetamphos, propoxur, prothiofos, prothoate,protrifenbute, pymetrozine, pyraclofos, pyresmethrin, pyrethrum,pyridaben, pyridalyl, pyridaphenthion, pyridathion, pyrimidifen,pyriproxyfen,quinalphos,resmethrin, RH-5849, ribavirin, RU-12457, RU-15525,S-421, S-1833, salithion, sebufos, SI-0009, silafluofen, spinosad,spirodiclofen, spiromesifen, sulfluramid, sulfotep, sulprofos, SZI-121,tau-fluvalinate, tebufenozide, tebufenpyrad, tebupirimfos,teflubenzuron, tefluthrin, temephos, temivinphos, terbam, terbufos,tetrachlorvinphos, tetradifon, tetramethrin, tetramethrin (1R-isomer),tetrasul, theta-cypermethrin, thiacloprid, thiamethoxam, thiapronil,thiatriphos, thiocyclam hydrogen oxalate, thiodicarb, thiofanox,thiometon, thiosultap-sodium, thuringiensin, tolfenpyrad, tralocythrin,tralomethrin, transfluthrin, triarathene, triazamate, triazophos,triazuron, trichlophenidine, trichlorfon, triflumuron, trimethacarb,vamidothion, vaniliprole, verbutin, Verticillium lecanii,WL-108477, WL-40027,YI-5201, YI-5301, YI-5302,XMC, xylylcarb,ZA-3274, zeta-cypermethrin, zolaprofos, ZXI-8901,the compound 3-methylphenyl propylcarbamate (Tsumacide Z),the compound3-(5-chloro-3-pyridinyl)-8-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carbonitrile(CAS-Reg. No. 185982-80-3) and the corresponding 3-endo-isomer (CAS-Reg.No. 185984-60-5) (cf. WO-96/37494, WO-98/25923),and preparations which comprise insecticidally active plant extracts,nematodes, fungi or viruses.

A mixture with other known active compounds, such as herbicides, or withfertilizers and growth regulators, is also possible.

In addition, the compounds of the formula (I) according to the inventionalso have very good antimycotic activity. They have a very broadantimycotic activity spectrum in particular against dermatophytes andyeasts, moulds and diphasic fungi (for example against Candida species,such as Candida albicans, Candida glabrata), and Epidermophytonfloccosum, Aspergillus species, such as Aspergillus niger andAspergillus fumigatus, Trichophyton species, such as Trichophytonmentagrophytes,

Microsporon species such as Microsporon canis and audouinii. The list ofthese fungi by no means limits the mycotic spectrum covered, but is onlyfor illustration.

The active compounds can be used as such, in the form of theirformulations or the use forms prepared therefrom, such as ready-to-usesolutions, suspensions, wettable powders, pastes, soluble powders, dustsand granules. Application is carried out in a customary manner, forexample by watering, spraying, atomizing, broadcasting, dusting,foaming, spreading, etc. It is furthermore possible to apply the activecompounds by the ultra-low-volume method, or to inject the activecompound preparation or the active compound itself into the soil. It isalso possible to treat the seeds of the plants.

When using the active compounds according to the invention asfungicides, the application rates can be varied within a relatively widerange, depending on the kind of application. For the treatment of partsof plants, the active compound application rates are generally between0.1 and 10 000 g/ha, preferably between 10 and 1000 g/ha. For seeddressing, the active compound application rates are generally between0.001 and 50 g per kilogram of seed, preferably between 0.01 and 10 gper kilogram of seed. For the treatment of the soil, the active compoundapplication rates are generally between 0.1 and 10 000 g/ha, preferablybetween 1 and 5000 g/ha.

The preparation and the use of the active compounds according to theinvention are illustrated by the examples below.

PREPARATION EXAMPLES Example (I-1-a-1)

3.1 g (8.0 mmol) of the compound of Example V-I are dissolved in 40 mlof anhydrous dimethylformamide (DMF) and, at 10° C., 1.08 g (9.6 mmol)of potassium tert-butoxide are added under argon. The mixture is stirredat room temperature for 12 h, the solvent is removed under reducedpressure and the residue is taken up in 150 ml of 10% aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution. The mixture is extracted 3× with methylene chlorideand the aqueous phase is, with ice bath cooling, acidified with 2Nhydrochloric acid. The acidic solution is extracted 3× with methylenechloride and the combined organic phases are washed 1× with water andthen dried over sodium sulphate. The solvent is removed under reducedpressure and the residue is then crystallized with ether, filtered offunder suction and air-dried.

Yield: 2.3 g (85% of theory); colourless solid; temperature: 172° C.

The following compounds of the formula (I-1-a) were prepared analogouslyto Example (I-1-a-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I):

(I-1-a)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² m.p. (° C.) I-1-a-2  H CH₃ H 2-Cl 253 I-1-a-3  H CH₃H 3-Cl 177 I-1-a-4  H CH₃ H 4-Cl 206 I-1-a-5  H CH₃ H 2-F 195 I-1-a-6  HCH₃ H 3-F 161 I-1-a-1  H CH₃ H 4-F 172 I-1-a-7  H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ 153I-1-a-8  H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ 173 I-1-a-9  H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ 168 I-1-a-10 H CH₃ H2,3-Cl₂ 207 I-1-a-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ 161 I-1-a-12 H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂ 150I-1-a-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ 207 I-1-a-14 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂ 196 I-1-a-15 H CH₃H 2,4-F₂ 173 I-1-a-16 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂ 197 I-1-a-17 H CH₃ H 3-Cl, 4-F 192I-1-a-18 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃ 142 I-1-a-19 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ 185 I-1-a-20 H CH₃ H4-CF₃ 224 I-1-a-21 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ 185 I-1-a-22 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ 135I-1-a-23 H CH₃ H 4-OCH₃ 156 I-1-a-24 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ 202 I-1-a-25 HCH₃ H 4-SO₂C₂H₅ 197 I-1-a-26 H CH₃ H 3-NO₂ 202 I-1-a-27 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃151 I-1-a-28 H CH₃ H 4-OPh 204 I-1-a-29 H CH₃ H 4-SCH₃ 156 I-1-a-30 HCH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ 142 I-1-a-31 H CH₃ H 3,5-(CF₃)₂ 254 I-1-a-32 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃4-F oil I-1-a-33 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl 101 I-1-a-34 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F 246 I-1-a-35CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cl 240 I-1-a-36 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl >250   I-1-a-37 H Cl H4-CF₃ 257 I-1-a-38 H Cl H 4-Cl 229 I-1-a-39 H Cl H 4-F 187 I-1-a-40 H ClH 3,4-Cl₂ 201 I-1-a-41 H Cl H 2,4-Cl₂ 184 I-1-a-42 H Cl H 2,4-F₂ 200I-1-a-43 H Cl H 3,5-Cl₂ 256 I-1-a-44 H Cl H 4-F, 3-Cl 228 I-1-a-45 H ClH 2,5-Cl₂ 177

The following compounds of the formula (I-2-a) were prepared analogouslyto Example (I-1-a-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I):

(I-2-a)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² m.p. (° C.) I-2-a-1  H CH₃ H 2-Cl 204 I-2-a-2  H CH₃H 3-Cl 167 I-2-a-3  H CH₃ H 4-Cl 207 I-2-a-4  H CH₃ H 2-F 179 I-2-a-5  HCH₃ H 3-F 175 I-2-a-6  H CH₃ H 4-F 188 I-2-a-7  H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ 172I-2-a-8  H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ 175 I-2-a-9  H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ 176 I-2-a-10 H CH₃ H2,3-Cl₂ 192 I-2-a-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ 176 I-2-a-12 H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂ 149I-2-a-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ 191 I-2-a-14 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂ 187 I-2-a-15 H CH₃H 2,4-F₂ 191 I-2-a-16 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂ 182 I-2-a-17 H CH₃ H 3-Cl, 4-F 201I-2-a-18 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃ 142 I-2-a-19 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ 180 I-2-a-20 H CH₃ H4-CF₃ 221 I-2-a-21 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ 158 I-2-a-22 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ 158I-2-a-23 H CH₃ H 4-OCH₃ 186 I-2-a-24 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ 189 I-2-a-25 HCH₃ H 4-SO₂C₂H₅ 226 I-2-a-26 H CH₃ H 3-NO₂ 205 I-2-a-27 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃198 I-2-a-28 H CH₃ H 4-OPh 226 I-2-a-29 H CH₃ H 4-SCH₃ 176 I-2-a-30 HCH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ 170 I-2-a-31 H CH₃ H 3,5-(CF₃)₂ 223 I-2-a-32 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃4-F oil I-2-a-33 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl 185 I-2-a-34 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F 213 I-2-a-35CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cl 255 I-2-a-36 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl 244 I-2-a-37 H Cl H 4-CF₃251 I-2-a-38 H Cl H 4-Cl 227 I-2-a-39 H Cl H 4-F 186 I-2-a-40 H Cl H2,4-Cl₂ 192 I-2-a-41 H Cl H 3,4-Cl₂ 234 I-2-a-42 H Cl H 2,4-F₂ 227I-2-a-43 H Cl H 3,5-Cl₂ 253 I-2-a-44 H Cl H 4-F, 3-Cl 234 I-2-a-45 H ClH 2,5-Cl₂ 198

The following compounds of the formula. (I-3-a) were preparedanalogously to Example (I-1-a-1) and in accordance with the generalinstructions for preparing compounds of the formula (I):

(I-3-a)

Ex. No. W X Y V² A D m.p.° C. I-3-a-1 H CH₃ H H —(CH₂)₄— 162 I-3-a-2 HCH₃ H H —(CH₂)₂—O—(CH₂)₂ 173

The following compounds of the formula (I-4-a) were preparedanalogously, to Example (I-1-a-1) and in accordance with the generalinstructions for preparing compounds of the formula (I):

(I-4-a)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² m.p.° C. I-4-a-1 H CH₃ H 4-F 151

The following compounds of the formula (I-5-a) were prepared analogouslyto

Example (I-1-a-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I):

(I-5-a)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² m.p. ° C. I-5-a-1 H CH₃ H 4-F 184 I-5-a-2 H CH₃ H4-Cl 33 I-5-a-3 H Cl H 4-F 219 I-4-a-4 H Cl H 4-Cl 220

The following compounds of the formula (I-6-a) were prepared analogouslyto Example (I-1-a-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I):

(I-6-a)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² m.p. ° C. I-6-a-1 H CH₃ H 4-F 164 I-6-a-2 H CH₃ H4-Cl 130 I-6-a-3 H Cl H 4-Cl 156 I-6-a-4 H Cl H 4-F 161

The following compounds of the formula (I-7-a) were prepared analogouslyto Example (I-1-a-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I):

(I-7-a)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² m.p. ° C. I-7-a-1 H CH₃ H 4-F 150 I-7-a-2 H CH₃ H4-Cl 160 I-7-a-3 H Cl H 4-F 166 I-7-a-4 H Cl H 4-Cl 139

The following compounds of the formula (I-8-a) were prepared analogouslyto Example (I-1-a-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I):

(I-8-a)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² m.p. ° C. I-8-a-1 H CH₃ H 4-Cl 210 I-8-a-2 H Cl H4-Cl 130

Example I-1-b-1

At room temperature, triethylamide (0.17 g; 1.63 mmol) and a solution oftrimethylacetyl chloride (0.2 g; 1.63 mmol) in methylene chloride (10ml) are added successively to a solution of 0.5 g (1.48 mmol) of thecompound of Example I-1-a-1 in 20 ml of methylene chloride. After 12 hof stirring at room temperature, the mixture is diluted with 100 ml ofmethylene chloride and washed in each case 1× with 10% strength citricacid and 10% strength aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The organicphase is dried over sodium sulphate, the solvent is removed underreduced pressure and the residue is crystallized with petroleum ether,filtered off with suction and air-dried.

Yield: 0.35 g (56% of theory); colourless solid; m.p. 188° C.

The following compounds of the formula (I-1-b) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-b-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-b)

(I-1-b)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² R¹ m.p. (° C.) I-1-b-2 H CH₃ H 2-Cl t-C₄H₉ oilI-1-b-3 H CH₃ H 3-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-4 H CH₃ H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-5H CH₃ H 2-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-6 H CH₃ H 3-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-1 H CH₃ H4-F t-C₄H₉ 188 I-1-b-7 H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-8 H CH₃ H 3-CH₃t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-9 H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-10 H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-12 H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-14 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-15 H CH₃ H 2,4-F₂ t-C₄H₉ 187 I-1-b-16 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-17 H CH₃ H 3-Cl, 4-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-18 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-19 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-20 H CH₃ H 4-CF₃t-C₄H₉ 175 I-1-b-21 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-22 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-23 H CH₃ H 4-OCH₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-24 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-25 H CH₃ H 4-SO₂C₂H₅ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-26 H CH₃ H 3-NO₂t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-27 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-28 H CH₃ H 4-OPht-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-29 H CH₃ H 4-SCH₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-30 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-31 H CH₃ H 3,5-(CF₃)₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-32 H CH₃ H 4-Cli-C₃H₇ oil I-1-b-33 H CH₃ H 4-F c-C₃H₅ oil I-1-b-34 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Ft-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-35 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-36 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Clt-C₄H₉  69 I-1-b-37 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-38 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cli-C₃H₇ oil I-1-b-39 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F i-C₃H₇ oil I-1-b-40 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Clt-C₄H₉  35 I-1-b-41 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl i-C₃H₇ 138 I-1-b-42 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃c-C₃H₅ oil I-1-b-43 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ i-C₃H₇ oil I-1-b-44 H Cl H 4-CF₃t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-45 H Cl H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-46 H Cl H 4-F t-C₄H₉ 46 I-1-b-47 H Cl H 4-Cl CH₃ oil I-1-b-48 H Cl H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil I-1-b-49H Cl H 4-Cl i-C₃H₇ oil I-1-b-50 H Cl H 4-Cl e-C₃H₅ oil I-1-b-51 H Cl H2,4-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-52 H Cl H 3,4-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-53 H Cl H3,5-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-54 H Cl H 2,4-F₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-55 H Cl H3-Cl, 4-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-1-b-56 H Cl H 2-Cl, 5-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil

The following compounds of the formula (I-2-b) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-b-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-b)

(I-2-b)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² R¹ m.p. (° C.) I-2-b-1 H CH₃ H 2-Cl t-C₄H₉ oilI-2-b-2 H CH₃ H 3-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-3 H CH₃ H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-4H CH₃ H 2-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-5 H CH₃ H 3-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-6 H CH₃ H4-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-7 H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-8 H CH₃ H 3-CH₃t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-9 H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-10 H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂t-C₄H₉ 155 I-2-b-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ 117 I-2-b-12 H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-14 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-15 H CH₃ H 2,4-F₂ t-C₄H₉ 174 I-2-b-16 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂t-C₄H₉ 184 I-2-b-17 H CH₃ H 3-Cl, 4-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-18 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-19 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-20 H CH₃ H 4-CF₃t-C₄H₉ 187 I-2-b-21 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-22 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-23 H CH₃ H 4-OCH₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-24 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-25 H CH₃ H 4-SO₂C₂H₅ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-26 H CH₃ H 3-NO₂t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-27 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-28 H CH₃ H 4-OPht-C₄H₉ 104 I-2-b-29 H CH₃ H 4-SCH₃ t-C₄H₉ 176 I-2-b-30 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇t-C₄H₉ 138 I-2-b-31 H CH₃ H 4-Cl i-C₃H₇ 129 I-2-b-32 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Ft-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-33 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ 105 I-2-b-34 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Clt-C₄H₉  52 I-2-b-35 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-36 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Fi-C₃H₇ oil I-2-b-37 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-38 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂i-C₃H₇ oil I-2-b-39 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ c-C₃H₅ oil I-2-b-40 H Cl H 4-CF₃t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-41 H Cl H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-42 H Cl H 4-F t-C₄H₉oil I-2-b-43 H Cl H 4-Cl CH₃ 171 I-2-b-44 H Cl H 4-Cl C₂H₅ 183 I-2-b-45H Cl H 4-Cl i-C₃H₇ 189 I-2-b-46 H Cl H 4-Cl c-C₃H₅ 172 I-2-b-47 H Cl H2,4-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-48 H Cl H 3,4-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ 103 I-2-b-49 H Cl H3,5-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ 168 I-2-b-50 H Cl H 3-Cl, 4-F t-C₄H₉  90 I-2-b-51 H Cl H2,5-Cl₂ t-C₄H₉ oil I-2-b-52 H Cl H 2,4-F₂ t-C₄H₉ oil

The following compounds of the formula (I-3-b) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-b-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-b)

(I-3-b)

Ex. No. W X Y V² A D R¹ m.p. ° C. I-3-b-1 H CH₃ H H —(CH₂)_(4—) t-C₄H₉155 I-3-b-2 H CH₃ H H —(CH₂)₂—O— t-C₄H₉ oil —(CH₂)₂—

The following compounds of the formula (I-4-b) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-b-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-b)

(I-4-b)

Ex. No. W X Y V²/V² R¹ m.p. ° C. I-4-b-1 H CH₃ H 4-F t-C₄H₉ 158-160I-4-b-2 H CH₃ Cl 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-4-b-3 H Cl H 4-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-4-b-4 HCl H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil

The following compounds of the formula (I-5-b) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-b-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-b)

(I-5-b)

Ex. No. W X Y V²/V² R¹ m.p. ° C. I-5-b-1 H CH₃ H 4-F t-C₄H₉ 123-124I-5-b-2 H CH₃ H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil I-5-b-3 H Cl H 4-F t-C₄H₉ 43-44 I-5-b-4H Cl H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ 44-45

The following compounds of the formula (I-6-b) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-b-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-b)

(I-6-b)

Ex. No. W X Y V²/V² R¹ m.p. ° C. I-6-b-1 H CH₃ H 4-F t-C₄H₉ 85 I-6-b-2 HCH₃ H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ 43 I-6-b-3 H Cl H 4-F t-C₄H₉ oil I-6-b-4 H Cl H 4-Clt-C₄H₉ oil

The following compounds of the formula (I-7-b) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-b-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-b)

(I-7-b)

Ex. No. W X Y V²/V² R¹ m.p. ° C. I-7-b-1 H CH₃ H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ 206 I-7-b-2H Cl H 4-Cl t-C₄H₉ oil

Example I-1-c-1

At room temperature, triethylamine (0.13 g; 1.3 μmol) and a solution ofethyl chloroformate (0.14 g; 1.3 μmol) in 10 ml of methylene chlorideare added successively to a solution of 0.4 g (1.2 mmol) of the compoundof Example (I-a-1) in 20 ml of methylene chloride. After 12 h ofstirring at room temperature, the mixture is diluted with 100 ml ofmethylene chloride and washed in each case 1× with 10% strength citricacid and 10% strength aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The organicphase is dried over sodium sulphate and the solvent is removed underreduced pressure.

Yield: 0.45 g (94% of theory); light-brown oil.

The following compounds of the formula (I-1-c) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-c-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-c)

(I-1-c)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹V² M R² m.p. (° C.) I-1-c-2 H CH₃ H 2-Cl O C₂H₅ oilI-1-c-3 H CH₃ H 3-Cl O C₂H₅ 172 I-1-c-4 H CH₃ H 4-Cl O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-5H CH₃ H 2-F O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-6 H CH₃ H 3-F O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-1 H CH₃ H4-F O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-7 H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ O C₂H₅ 170 I-1-c-8 H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-9 H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-10 H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂ OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-12 H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂ OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-14 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂ OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-15 H CH₃ H 2,4-F₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-16 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂ OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-17 H CH₃ H 3-Cl, 4-F O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-18 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-19 H CH₃ H 4-CF₃ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-20 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-21 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-22 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-23 H CH₃ H 4-SO₂C₂H₅ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-24 H CH₃ H 4-OPh OC₂H₅  81 I-1-c-25 H CH₃ H 4-SCH₃ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-26 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-27 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-28 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cl OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-29 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl O C₂H₅  38 I-1-c-30 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F OC₂H₅ oil I-1-c-31 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ O H₅C₂O—(CH₂)₂— oil I-1-c-32 H CH₃ H4-Cl O C₂H₅  53 I-1-c-33 H Cl H 4-F O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-34 H Cl H 4-Cl OCH₃ oil I-1-c-35 H Cl H 4-Cl O H₅C₂—O—(CH₂)₂— oil I-1-c-36 H Cl H3,4-Cl₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-37 H Cl H 3,5-Cl₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-38 H Cl H2,4-F₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-1-c-39 H Cl H 2,5-Cl₂ O C₂H₅ 201

The following compounds of the formula (I-2-c) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-c-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-c)

(I-2-c)

Ex.No. W X Y V¹/V² M R² m.p. (° C.) I-2-c-1 H CH₃ H 2-Cl O C₂H₅ oilI-2-c-2 H CH₃ H 3-Cl O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-3 H CH₃ H 4-Cl O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-4H CH₃ H 2-F O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-5 H CH₃ H 3-F O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-6 H CH₃ H4-F O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-7 H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ O C₂H₅ oil 1-2-c-8 H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ OC₂H₅ oil I-2-c-9 H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-10 H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂ OC₂H₅ 178 I-2-c-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-12 H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂ OC₂H₅ oil I-2-c-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-14 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂ OC₂H₅ oil I-2-c-15 H CH₃ H 2,4-F₂ O C₂H₅ 120 I-2-c-16 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂ OC₂H₅ oil I-2-c-17 H CH₃ H 3-Cl, 4-F O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-18 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃ OC₂H₅ 172 I-2-c-19 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-20 H CH₃ H 4-CF₃ O C₂H₅111 I-2-c-21 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-22 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ O C₂H₅oil I-2-c-23 H CH₃ H 4-OCH₃ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-24 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ O C₂H₅oil I-2-c-25 H CH₃ H 4-SO₂C₂H₅ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-26 H CH₃ H 3-NO₂ O C₂H₅oil I-2-c-27 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-28 H CH₃ H 4-OPh O C₂H₅ oilI-2-c-29 H CH₃ H 4-SCH₃ O C₂H₅ 131 I-2-c-30 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ O C₂H₅ oilI-2-c-31 H CH₃ H 3,5-(CF₃)₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-32 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl O C₂H₅ 53 I-2-c-33 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cl O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-34 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F O C₂H₅ oilI-2-c-35 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-36 H Cl H 4-F O C₂H₅ oilI-2-c-37 H Cl H 4-Cl O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-38 H Cl H 4-Cl O CH₃ 198 I-2-c-39H Cl H 4-Cl O H₅C₂—O—(CH₂)₂— oil I-2-c-40 H Cl H 3,5-Cl₂ O C₂H₅ 150I-2-c-41 H Cl H 2,4-F₂ O C₂H₅ oil I-2-c-42 H Cl H 2,5-Cl₂ O C₂H₅  50

The following compounds of the formula (I-3-c) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-c-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-c)

Ex. No. W X Y V² A D M R² I-3-c-1 H CH₃ H H —(CH₂)₄— O C₂H₅ oil I-3-c-2H CH₃ H H —(CH₂)₂—O—(CH₂)₂— O C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (I-4-c) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-c-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-c)

(1-4-c)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² M R² m.p. ° C. I-4-c-1 H CH₃ H 4-F O C₂H₅ oilI-4-c-2 H Cl H 4-Cl O C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (I-5-c) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-c-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-c)

(I-5-c)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² M R² m.p.° C. I-5-c-1 H CH₃ H 4-F O C₂H₅ oil I-5-c-2H CH₃ H 4-Cl O C₂H₅ oil I-5-c-3 H Cl H 4-F O C₂H₅ oil I-5-c-4 H Cl H4-Cl O C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (I-6-c) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-c-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-c)

(I-6-c)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² M R² m.p.° C. I-6-c-1 H Cl H 4-Cl O C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (I-7-c) are obtained analogouslyto Example (I-1-c-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (I-c)

(I-7-c)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² M R² m.p.° C. I-7-c-1 H CH₃ H 4-Cl O C₂H₅ 25 I-7-c-1H Cl H 4-Cl O C₂H₅ 26

Example I-d-1

At room temperature, triethylamine (0.13 g; 1.3 mmol) and a solution ofethylsulphonyl chloride (0.17 g; 1.3 mmol) in 10 ml of dichloromethaneare added successively to a solution of 0.4 g (1.2 mmol) of Example(I-1-a-1) in 20 ml of dichloromethane. After 10 hours of stirring atroom temperature, the mixture is diluted with 100 ml of dichloromethaneand washed in each case 1× with 10% strength citric acid and 10%strength aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. The organic phase is driedover sodium sulphate and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure.

Yield: 0.4 g (70% of theory); light-brown oil.

The following compounds of the formula (I-d) are obtained analogously toExample (I-d-1) and in accordance with the general instructions for thepreparation

(I-d)

m.p. Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² A D R³ ° C. I-d-2 H Cl H 4-Cl —(CH₂)₄— C₂H₅ oilI-d-3 H Cl H 4-Cl —(CH₂)₄— i-C₃H₇ oil I-d-4 H Cl H 4-Cl —(CH₂)₄— CH₃ oilI-d-5 H Cl H 4-Cl —(CH₂)₂—O—(CH₂)₂ C₂H₅ 163 I-d-6 H Cl H 4-Cl—(CH₂)₂—O—(CH₂)₂ i-C₃H₇ oil I-d-7 H Cl H 4-Cl —(CH₂)₂—O—(CH₂)₂ CH₃ 201

Example (V-1-1)

1.04 g (5.3 mmol) of A are dissolved in 3.0 ml of methylene chloride,and 1.2 g (11.8 μmol) of triethylamine and a solution of 1.4 g (5.3mmol) of B in 20 ml of methylene chloride are successively addeddropwise. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 12 h, 100 ml ofmethylene chloride are added and the mixture is washed in each case 1×with 2N hydrochloric acid and water. The organic phase is dried oversodium sulphate, filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure.

Yield: 2 g (98% of theory); yellow oil which is not purified any furtherfor subsequent reaction.

The following compounds of the formula (V-1) are obtained analogously toExample (V-1-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (V)

(V-1)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² R⁸ m.p. (° C.) V-1-2  H CH₃ H 2-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-1-3  HCH₃ H 3-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-1-4  H CH₃ H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-1-5  H CH₃ H 2-F C₂H₅oil V-1-6  H CH₃ H 3-F C₂H₅ oil V-1-1  H CH₃ H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-1-7  H CH₃H 2-CH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-1-8  H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-1-9  H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ C₂H₅oil V-1-10 H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-1-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oilV-1-12 H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-1-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-1-14 HCH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-1-15 H CH₃ H 2,4-F₂ C₂H₅ oil V-1-16 H CH₃ H2,5-F₂ C₂H₅ oil V-1-17 H CH₃ H 3-Cl,4-F C₂H₅ oil V-1-18 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃C₂H₅ oil V-1-19 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ C₂H₅ oil V-1-20 H CH₃ H 4-CF₃ C₂H₅ oilV-1-21 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-1-22 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-1-23 HCH₃ H 4-OCH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-1-24 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ C₂H₅ oil V-1-25 H CH₃ H4-SO₂C₂H₅ C₂H₅ oil V-1-26 H CH₃ H 3-NO₂ C₂H₅ oil V-1-27 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃C₂H₅ oil V-1-28 H CH₃ H 4-OPh C₂H₅ oil V-1-29 H CH₃ H 4-SCH₃ C₂H₅ oilV-1-30 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ C₂H₅ oil V-1-31 H CH₃ H 3,5-(CF₃)₂ C₂H₅ oilV-1-32 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-1-33 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-1-34CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-1-35 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-1-36 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-1-37 H Cl H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-1-38 H Cl H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oilV-1-39 H Cl H 4-CF₃ C₂H₅ oil V-1-40 H Cl H 2,4-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-1-41 H ClH 3,4-Cl₂ C₂H₅ 65 V-1-42 H Cl H 3,5-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-1-43 H Cl H 2,4-F₂C₂H₅ oil V-1-44 H Cl H 3-Cl, 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-1-45 H Cl H 2,5-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (V-2) are obtained analogously toExample (V-1-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (V)

(V-2)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² R⁸ m.p. (° C.) V-2-1  H CH₃ H 2-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-2-2  HCH₃ H 3-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-2-3  H CH₃ H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-2-4  H CH₃ H 2-F C₂H₅oil V-2-5  H CH₃ H 3-F C₂H₅ oil V-2-6  H CH₃ H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-2-7  H CH₃H 2-CH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-2-8  H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-2-9  H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ C₂H₅oil V-2-10 H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oilV-2-12 H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-14 HCH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-15 H CH₃ H 2,4-F₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-16 H CH₃ H2,5-F₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-17 H CH₃ H 3-Cl, 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-2-18 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃C₂H₅ oil V-2-19 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ C₂H₅ oil V-2-20 H CH₃ H 4-CF₃ C₂H₅ oilV-2-21 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-2-22 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-2-23 HCH₃ H 4-OCH₃ C₂H₅ oil V-2-24 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ C₂H₅ oil V-2-25 H CH₃ H4-SO₂C₂H₅ C₂H₅ oil V-2-26 H CH₃ H 3-NO₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-27 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃C₂H₅ oil V-2-28 H CH₃ H 4-OPh C₂H₅ oil V-2-29 H CH₃ H 4-SCH₃ C₂H₅ oilV-2-30 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ C₂H₅ oil V-2-31 H CH₃ H 3,5-(CF₃)₂ C₂H₅ oilV-2-32 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-2-33 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-2-34CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-2-35 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-2-36 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-2-37 H Cl H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-2-38 H Cl H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oilV-2-39 H Cl H 4-CF₃ C₂H₅ oil V-2-40 H Cl H 2,4-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-41 H ClH 3,4-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-42 H Cl H 3,5-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil V-2-43 H Cl H 2,4-F₂C₂H₅ oil V-2-44 H Cl H 3-Cl, 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-2-45 H Cl H 2,5-Cl₂ C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (V-3) are obtained analogously toExample (V-1-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (V)

(V-3)

Ex. No. W X Y V² A D R V-3-1 H CH₃ H H —(CH₂)₄— C₂H₅ oil V-3-2 H CH₃ H H—(CH₂)₂—O—(CH₂)₂ C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (V-4) are obtained analogously toExample (V-1-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (V)

(V-4)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² R⁸ m.p.° C. V-4-1 H CH₃ H 4-F C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (V-5) are obtained analogously toExample (V-1-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (V)

(V-5)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² R⁸ m.p.° C. V-5-1 H CH₃ H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-5-2 H CH₃ H4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-5-3 H Cl H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-5-4 H Cl H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (V-6) are obtained analogously toExample (V-1-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (V)

(V-6)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² R⁸ m.p.° C. V-6-1 H CH₃ H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-6-2 H CH₃ H4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-6-3 H Cl H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-6-4 H Cl H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (V-7) are obtained analogously toExample (V-1-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (V)

(V-7)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² R⁸ m.p.° C. V-7-1 H CH₃ H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-7-2 H CH₃ H4-Cl C₂H₅ oil V-7-3 H Cl H 4-F C₂H₅ oil V-7-4 H Cl H 4-Cl C₂H₅ oil

The following compounds of the formula (V-8) are obtained analogously toExample (V-1-1) and in accordance with the general instructions forpreparing compounds of the formula (V)

(V-8)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² R⁸ m.p.° C. V-8-1 H CH₃ H 4-Cl C₂H₅ 33 V-8-2 H Cl H4-Cl C₂H₅ 28

Example (XIX-1)

1.6 g (6.6 mmol) of the compound of Example (XX-1) are dissolved in 30ml of methylene chloride and, at room temperature, a solution of 1.24 g(9.0 mmol) of oxalyl chloride in 10 ml of methylene chloride is addeddropwise. The mixture is stirred at room temperature for 12 h and then,to bring the reaction to completion, heated under reflux for 3 h. Thesolution is concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue can be usedfor the next reaction step without further purification.

Yield: 1.6 g (92% of theory); yellow oil.

The following compounds of the formula (XIX) where T=Cl were obtainedanalogously to Example (XIX-1):

(XIX)

All derivatives are isolated as oils! δ-CH₂COCl (ppm) Ex. No. W X YV¹/V² in CDCl₃ XIX-2  H CH₃ H 2-Cl 4.21 (s) XIX-3  H CH₃ H 3-Cl 4.22 (s)XIX-4  H CH₃ H 2-F 4.22 (s) XIX-5  H CH₃ H 3-F 4.22 (s) XIX-1  H CH₃ H4-F 4.22 (s) XIX-6  H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ 4.18 (s) XIX-7  H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ 4.21 (s)XIX-8  H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ 4.21 (s) XIX-9  H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂ 4.20 (s) XIX-10 HCH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ 4.21 (s) XIX-11 H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂ 4.21 (s) XIX-12 H CH₃ H3,4-Cl₂ 4.23 (s) XIX-13 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂ 4.22 (s) XIX-14 H CH₃ H 2,4-F₂4.21 (s) XIX-15 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂ 4.21 (s) XIX-16 H CH₃ H 3-Cl,4-F 4.22 (s)XIX-17 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃ 4.18 (s) XIX-18 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ 4.24 (s) XIX-19 H CH₃H 4-CF₃ 4.24 (s) XIX-20 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ 4.18 (s) XIX-21 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃4.21 (s) XIX-22 H CH₃ H 4-OCH₃ 4.20 (s) XIX-23 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ 4.25(s) XIX-24 H CH₃ H 4-SO₂C₂H₅ 4.25 (s) XIX-25 H CH₃ H 3-NO₂ 4.26 (s)XIX-26 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃ 4.16 (s) XIX-27 H CH₃ H 4-OPh 4.22 (s) XIX-28 HCH₃ H 4-SCH₃ 4.21 (s) XIX-29 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ 4.21 (s) XIX-30 H CH₃ H3,5-(CF₃)₂ 4.27 (s) XIX-31 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-F 4.26 (s) XIX-32 H CH₃ CH₃4-Cl 4.14 (s) XIX-33 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F 4.31 (s) XIX-34 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cl 4.31(s) XIX-35 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl 4.26 (s) XIX-36 H Cl H 4-F 4.35 (s) XIX-37 HCl H 4-Cl 4.34 (s) XIX-38 H Cl H 4-CF₃ 4.37 (s) XIX-39 H Cl H 2,4-Cl₂4.34 (s) XIX-40 H Cl H 3,4-Cl₂ 4.36 (s) XIX-41 H Cl H 3,5-Cl₂ 4.36 (s)XIX-42 H Cl H 2,4-F₂ 4.35 (s) XIX-43 H Cl H 3-Cl, 4-F 4.36 (s) XIX-44 HCl H 2,5-Cl₂ 4.35 (s)

Example (XX-1)

2 g (7.75 mmol) of the compound of Example (XXI-6) are dissolved in 20ml of methanol and, at room temperature, a solution of 0.46 g (11.6mmol) of NaOH in 20 ml of water is added. The mixture is stirred at roomtemperature for 12 h, the methanol is removed under reduced pressure andthe residue is taken up in 100 ml of water. The alkaline solution isextracted 3× with methylene chloride and then acidified with 2Nhydrochloric acid. The acidic solution is extracted 3× with methylenechloride and the organic phase is dried over sodium sulphate, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue is triturated withpetroleum ether and filtered off with suction.

Yield: 1.8 g (95% of theory); colourless solid; m.p. 107° C.

The following compounds of the formula (XX) are obtained analogously toExample (XX-1)

(XX)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² m.p. (° C.) XX-2  H CH₃ H 2-Cl 123 XX-3  H CH₃ H3-Cl 136 XX-4  H CH₃ H 2-F 92 XX-5  H CH₃ H 3-F 114 XX-1  H CH₃ H 4-F107 XX-6  H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ 93 XX-7  H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ 105 XX-8  H CH₃ H 4-CH₃123 XX-9  H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂ 158 XX-10 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ 104 XX-11 H CH₃ H2,5-Cl₂ 147 XX-12 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ 142 XX-13 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂ 175 XX-14 HCH₃ H 2,4-F₂ 113 XX-15 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂ 133 XX-16 H CH₃ H 3-Cl,4-F 191XX-17 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃ 123 XX-18 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ 135 XX-19 H CH₃ H 4-CF₃ 151XX-20 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ 88 XX-21 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ 108 XX-22 H CH₃ H 4-OCH₃118 XX-23 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ 142 XX-24 H CH₃ H 4-SO₂C₂H₅ 154 XX-25 H CH₃H 3-NO₂ 185 XX-26 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃ 96 XX-27 H CH₃ H 4-OPh 119 XX-28 H CH₃H 4-SCH₃ 161 XX-29 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ 111 XX-30 H CH₃ H 3,5-(CF₃)₂ 135XX-31 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-F 143 XX-32 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl 133 XX-33 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-F158 XX-34 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cl 160 XX-35 H Cl H 4-F 140 XX-36 H Cl H 4-Cl 124XX-37 H Cl H 4-CF₃ 154 XX-38 H Cl H 2,4-Cl₂ 110 XX-39 H Cl H 3,4-Cl₂ 182XX-40 H Cl H 3,5-Cl₂ 154 XX-41 H Cl H 2,4-F₂ 145 XX-42 H Cl H 3-Cl, 4-F228 XX-43 H Cl H 2,5-Cl₂ 171 XX-44 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl 165

Example (XXI-1)

14.8 g (61 mmol) of B are initially charged in 70 ml of dimethoxyethane,and, at room temperature, 56 ml of a 1 molar solution of sodiumcarbonate, A (12.4 g; 80 mmol) and catalytic amounts ofbis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(II) chloride are added successivelyunder argon. The mixture is heated at 80° C. for 12 h and then cooled toroom temperature, 150 ml of water are added and the mixture is extracted3× with ethyl acetate. The organic phase is dried over sodium sulphateand filtered and the solvent is removed under reduced pressure.

Yield: 16.7 g (quantitative); yellow-brown oil which is used for furthersyntheses without further purification.

The following compounds of the formula (XXI) where R⁸═CH₃ are obtainedanalogously to Example (XX-I)

(XXI)

Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² m.p. (° C.) XXI-2  H CH₃ H 2-Cl oil XXI-3  H CH₃ H3-Cl oil XXI-4  H CH₃ H 2-F oil XXI-5  H CH₃ H 3-F oil XXI-6  H CH₃ H4-F oil XXI-7  H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ oil XXI-8  H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ oil XXI-9  H CH₃ H4-CH₃ oil XXI-10 H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂ oil XXI-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ oil XXI-12 HCH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂ oil XXI-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ oil XXI-14 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂ oilXXI-15 H CH₃ H 2,4-F₂ oil XXI-16 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂ oil XXI-17 H CH₃ H3-Cl,4-F oil XXI-18 H CH₃ H 2-CF₂ oil XXI-19 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ oil XXI-20 HCH₃ H 4-CF₃ oil XXI-21 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ oil XXI-22 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ oilXXI-23 H CH₃ H 4-OCH₃ 64 XXI-24 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ oil XXI-25 H CH₃ H4-SO₂C₂H₅ 89 XXI-26 H CH₃ H 3-NO₂ oil XXI-27 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃ oil XXI-28 HCH₃ H 4-OPh oil XXI-29 H CH₃ H 4-SCH₃ 92 XXI-30 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ oilXXI-31 H CH₃ H 3,5-(CF₃)₂ 63 XXI-32 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-F oil XXI-33 H Cl H4-F oil XXI-34 H Cl H 4-CF₃ oil XXI-35 H CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl oil XXI-36 CH₃ CH₃H 4-F oil XXI-37 CH₃ CH₃ H 4-Cl oil XXI-38 CH₃ CH₃ CH₃ 4-Cl oil XXI-39 HCl H 4-Cl oil XXI-40 H Cl H 2,4-Cl₂ oil XXI-41 H Cl H 3,4-Cl₂ oil XXI-42H Cl H 3,5-Cl₂ oil XXI-43 H CI H 2,4-F₂ oil XXI-44 H Cl H 3-Cl-4-F oilXXI-45 H Cl H 2,5-Cl₂ oil

USE EXAMPLES Example A

Phaedon test (spray treatment) Solvents: 78 parts by weight of acetone1.5 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier: 0.5 part by weightof alkylaryl polyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvents andemulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with emulsifier-containingwater to the desired concentration.

Discs of Chinese cabbage (Brassica pekinensis) are sprayed with apreparation of active compound of the desired concentration and, afterthey have dried, populated with larvae of the mustard beetle (Phaedoncochleariae).

After the desired period of time, the activity in % is determined. 100%means that all beetle larvae have been killed; 0% means that none of thebeetle larvae have been killed.

In this test, for example, the following compound of the PreparationExamples is highly effective:

TABLE A plant-damaging insects Phaedon test Concentration of active Killrate in % Active compounds compound in g/ha after 7^(d) Ex. I-1-a-4 500100

Example B

Spodoptera frugiperda test (spray treatment) Solvents:  78 parts byweight of acetone 1.5 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier:0.5 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvents andemulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with emulsifier-containingwater to the desired concentration.

Discs of maize leaves (Zea mays) are sprayed with a preparation ofactive compound of the desired concentration and, after they have dried,populated with caterpillars of the army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda).

After the desired period of time, the activity in % is determined. 100%means that all caterpillars have been killed; 0% means that none of thecaterpillars have been killed.

In this test, for example, the following compounds of the PreparationExamples are highly effective:

TABLE B plant-damaging insects Spodoptera frugiperda test Concentrationof active Active compounds compound in g/ha Kill rate in % after 7^(d)Ex. I-1-b-4 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-4 500 100

Example C

Meloidogyne test Solvent: 7 parts by weight of dimethylformamide

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent, and theconcentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

Containers are filled with sand, solution of active compound,Meloidogyne incognita egg/larvae suspension and lettuce seeds. Thelettuce seeds germinate and the plants develop. On the roots, galls areformed.

After the desired period of time, the nematicidal effect is determinedin % by the formation of galls. 100% means that no galls have beenfound; 0% means that the number of galls on the treated plantscorresponds to that of the untreated control.

In this test, for example, the following compounds of the PreparationExamples are highly effective:

TABLE C plant-damaging nematodes Meloidogyne test Concentration ofactive Active compounds compound in ppm Effect in % after 14^(d) Ex.I-1-a-1 20 80 Ex. I-1-b-1 20 90 Ex. I-2-c-6 20 90

Example D

Myzus test (spray treatment) Solvents:  78 parts by weight of acetone1.5 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier: 0.5 part by weightof alkylaryl polyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvents andemulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with emulsifier-containingwater to the desired concentration.

Discs of Chinese cabbage (Brassica pekinensi), which are infested by allstages of the green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) are sprayed with apreparation of active compound of the desired concentration.

After the desired period of time, the activity in % is determined. 100%means that all aphids have been killed; 0% means that none of the aphidshave been killed.

In this test, for example, the following compounds of the PreparationExamples are highly effective:

TABLE D plant-damaging insects Myzus test Concentration of active Activecompounds compound in g/ha Kill rate in % after 5^(d) Ex. I-2-c-6 100100 Ex. I-1-c-1 100 100 Ex. I-1-b-33 100 100 Ex. I-2-a-32 500 90 Ex.I-1-b-11 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-15 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-14 500 100 Ex. I-2-b-15500 100 Ex. I-2-c-16 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-17 500 90 Ex. I-2-b-21 500 100Ex. I-1-b-26 500 100 Ex. I-2-b-13 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-30 500 100 Ex.I-2-b-31 500 100 Ex. I-2-b-30 500 100

Example E

Phaedon test (spray treatment) Solvents:  78 parts by weight of acetone1.5 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier: 0.5 part by weightof alkylaryl polyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvents andemulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with emulsifier-containingwater to the desired concentration.

Discs of Chinese cabbage (Brassica pekinensis) are sprayed with apreparation of active compound of the desired concentration and, afterthey have dried, populated with larvae of the mustard beetle (Phaedoncochleariae).

After the desired period of time, the activity in % is determined. 100%means that all beetle larvae have been killed; 0% means that none of thebeetle larvae have been killed.

In this test, for example, the following compounds of the PreparationExamples are highly effective:

TABLE E plant-damaging insects Phaedon test Concentration of activeActive compounds compound in g/ha Kill rate in % after 7^(d) Ex. I-1-b-1500 100 Ex. I-1-c-1 100 100 Ex. I-1-a-13 500 100 Ex. I-2-a-13 500 100Ex. I-1-b-4 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-13 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-15 500 100 Ex.I-2-c-4 500 100 Ex. I-2-c-7 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-9 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-14 500100 Ex. I-1-b-16 500 100 Ex. I-2-c-12 500 100 Ex. I-2-c-9 500 100 Ex.I-2-c-11 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-27 500 100 Ex. I-2-a-26 500 100 Ex. I-2-c-14500 100 Ex. I-2-c-15 500 100 Ex. I-2-b-17 500 100 Ex. I-2-c-17 500 100Ex. I-2-b-19 500 100 Ex. I-2-c-19 500 100 Ex. I-2-b-32 500 100

Example F

Spodoptera frugiperda test (spray treatment) Solvents:  78 parts byweight of acetone 1.5 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier:0.5 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvents andemulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with emulsifier-containingwater to the desired concentration.

Discs of maize leaves (Zea mays) are sprayed with a preparation ofactive compound of the desired concentration and, after they have dried,populated with caterpillars of the army worm (Spodoptera frugiperda).

After the desired period of time, the activity in % is determined. 100%means that all caterpillars have been killed; 0% means that none of thecaterpillars have been killed.

In this test, for example, the following compounds of the PreparationExamples are highly effective:

TABLE F plant-damaging insects Spodoptera frugiperda test Concentrationof active Active compounds compound in g/ha Kill rate in % after 7^(d)Ex. I-2-a-6 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-11 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-13 500 83 Ex.I-1-b-15 500 100 Ex. I-2-b-3 500 83 Ex. I-2-c-3 500 100 Ex. I-2-b-5 500100 Ex. I-2-c-5 500 100 Ex. I-2-b-15 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-17 500 100 Ex.I-1-c-17 500 83 Ex. I-2-b-20 500 100 Ex. I-2-c-20 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-18500 100 Ex. I-2-b-2 500 100 Ex. I-2-c-2 500 83 Ex. I-2-c-13 500 100 Ex.I-1-b-32 100 100

Example G

Tetranychus test (OP-resistant/spray treatment) Solvents:  78 parts byweight of acetone 1.5 parts by weight of dimethylformamide Emulsifier:0.5 part by weight of alkylaryl polyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvents andemulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with emulsifier-containingwater to the desired concentration.

Discs of bean leaves (Phaseolus vulgaris) which are infested by allstages of the greenhouse red spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) aresprayed with a preparation of active compound of the desiredconcentration.

After the desired period of time, the activity in % is determined. 100%means that all spider mites have been killed; 0% means that none of thespider mites have been killed.

In this test, for example, the following compounds of the PreparationExamples are highly effective:

TABLE G plant-damaging mites Tetranychus test (OP-resistant/spraytreatment) Concentration of active Active compounds compound in g/haKill rate in % after 5^(d) Ex. I-2-b-6 100 90 Ex. I-1-a-10 500 90 Ex.I-3-a-1 100 90 Ex. I-1-a-11 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-4 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-7 500100 Ex. I-1-c-11 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-12 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-15 500 100 Ex.I-2-c-23 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-9 500 100 Ex. I-1-c-16 500 100 Ex. I-2-b-10500 100 Ex. I-2-c-10 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-28 500 100 Ex. I-1-a-17 500 90Ex. I-2-a-2 500 90 Ex. I-1-c-17 500 100 Ex. I-1-b-10 500 90 Ex. I-2-c-26100 90 Ex. I-3-b-1 500 90 Ex. I-1-b-34 500 90

Example H

Sphaerotheca test (cucumber)/protective Solvent: 49 parts by weight ofN,N-dimethylformamide Emulsifier:  1 part by weight of alkylarylpolyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amounts of solvent andemulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desiredconcentration.

To test for protective activity, young cucumber plants are sprayed withthe preparation of active compound at the stated application rate. 1 dayafter the treatment, the plants are inoculated with a spore suspensionof Sphaerotheca fuliginea. The plants are then placed in a greenhouse at70% relative atmospheric humidity and a temperature of 23° C.

Evaluation is carried out 7 days after the inoculation. 0% means anefficacy which corresponds to that of the control, whereas an efficacyof 100% means that no infection is observed.

TABLE H Sphaerotheca test (cucumber)/protective Application rate ofactive compound in Active compounds g/ha Efficacy in % Ex. I-1-b-1 75094 Ex. I-1-b-3 750 90 Ex. I-1-c-1 750 80

Example I

In Vitro Test for the ED₅₀ Determination in Microorganisms

A methanolic solution of the active compound to be tested, admixed withemulsifier PS16, is pipetted into the wells of microtiter plates. Afterthe solvent has evaporated, 200 μl of potato/dextrose medium are addedto each well.

Beforehand, a suitable concentration of spores or mycelium of the fungusto be tested was added to the medium.

The resulting concentrations of the active compound are 0.1, 1, 10 and100 ppm. The resulting concentration of the emulsifier is 300 ppm.

The plates are then incubated on a shaker at a temperature of 22° C. for3-5 days, until sufficient growth can be observed in the untreatedcontrol.

Evaluation is carried out photometrically at a wavelength of 620 nm. Thedose of active compound which causes 50% inhibition of fungal growthcompared to the untreated control (ED₅₀) is calculated from the datameasured at different concentrations.

TABLE I In vitro test for the ED₅₀ determination in microorganismsActive compounds Microorganism ED₅₀ value Ex. I-2-b-6 Phytophthoracryptogea 0.56 Ex. I-2-c-6 Phytophthora cryptogea 1.04 Ex. I-1-c-1Phytophthora cryptogea 0.71

Example J

Herbicidal Post-Emergence Action

Seeds of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weed and crop plants areplaced into sandy loam in woodfibre pots, covered with soil andcultivated in a greenhouse under good growth conditions. 2-3 weeks aftersowing, the test plants are treated at the one-leaf stage. The testcompounds formulated as wettable powders (WP) are, in various dosageswith a water application rate of 600 l/ha (converted), with 0.2% ofwetting agent added, sprayed onto the green parts of the plants. Afterthe test plants have been kept in the greenhouse under optimum growthconditions for about 3 weeks, the effect of the preparations is ratedvisually in comparison to untreated controls (herbicidal effect inpercent (%): 100% effect=plants have died, 0% effect=like controlplants).

Avena Greenhouse g a.i./ha fatua Lolium Setaria Ex. I-1-c-1post-emergence 320 90 90 80 Ex. I-1-b-20 post-emergence 320 80 80 90 Ex.I-1-a-12 post-emergence 320 80 70 70 Ex. I-1-c-19 post-emergence 320 7080 100  Greenhouse g a.i./ha Lolium Setaria Amaranthus Ex. I-1-a-22post-emergence 320 100  90 70

Example K

Critical concentration test/soil insects - treatment of transgenicplants Test insect: Diabrotica balteata - larvae in soil Solvent: 7parts by weight of acetone Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylarylpolyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent, thestated amount of emulsifier is added and the concentrate is diluted withwater to the desired concentration.

The preparation of active compound is poured onto the soil. Here, theconcentration of active compound in the preparation is virtuallyimmaterial, only the amount by weight of active compound per volume unitof soil, which is stated in ppm (mg/l), matters. The soil is filled into0.25 l pots, and these are allowed to stand at 20° C.

Immediately after the preparation, 5 pregerminated maize corns of thecultivar YIELD GUARD (trademark of Monsanto Comp., USA) are placed intoeach pot. After 2 days, the appropriate test insects are placed into thetreated soil. After a further 7 days, the efficacy of the activecompound is determined by counting the maize plants that have emerged (1plant=20% activity).

Example L

Heliothis virescens test - treatment of transgenic plants Solvent: 7parts by weight of acetone Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of alkylarylpolyglycol ether

To produce a suitable preparation of active compound, 1 part by weightof active compound is mixed with the stated amount of solvent and thestated amount of emulsifier, and the concentrate is diluted with waterto the desired concentration.

Soyabean shoots (Glycine max) of the cultivar Roundup Ready (trademarkof Monsanto Comp. USA) are treated by being dipped into the preparationof active compound of the desired concentration and are populated withthe tobacco bud worm Heliothis virescens while the leaves are stillmoist.

After the desired period of time, the kill of the insects is determined.

The invention claimed is:
 1. Compounds of the formula (I)

in which X is halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkylthio,alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkenyloxy,nitro, or cyano; Z is substituted aryl or substituted hetaryl; W and Yindependently of one another are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy,alkenyloxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, haloalkenyloxy, nitro or cyano; A andD together with the atoms to which they are attached are a saturated orunsaturated 6- or 7-membered ring which optionally contains at least onefurther heteroatom and which is unsubstituted or substituted in the A,Dmoiety or represent an optionally substituted 5-membered ring; G ishydrogen (a) or is selected from the group consisting of:

in which E is a metal ion or an ammonium; L is oxygen or sulphur; M isoxygen or sulphur; R¹ optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, alkenyl,alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, polyalkoxyalkyl or optionally halogen-,alkyl- or alkoxy-substituted cycloalkyl which may be interrupted by atleast one heteroatom, is optionally substituted phenyl, phenylalkyl,hetaryl, phenoxyalkyl or hetaryloxyalkyl; R² is optionallyhalogen-substituted alkyl, alkenyl is optionally substituted cycloalkyl,phenyl or benzyl; R³, R⁴ and R⁵ independently of one another areoptionally halogen-substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylamino, dialkylamino,alkylthio, alkenylthio, cycloalkylthio or is substituted phenyl, benzyl,phenoxy or phenylthio; and R⁶ and R⁷ independently are hydrogen,optionally halogen-substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkoxy,alkoxyalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, is optionally substitutedbenzyl or together with the N atom to which they are attached are a ringwhich is optionally interrupted by oxygen or sulphur.
 2. Compounds ofthe formula (I) according to claim 1 in which X is halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl,C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₃-C₆-alkenyloxy, C₁-C₆-alkylthio,C₁-C₆-alkylsulphinyl, C₁-C₆-alkylsulphonyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkoxy,C₃-C₆-haloalkenyloxy, nitro or cyano; W and Y independently arehydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy,C₁-C₆-haloalkoxy, nitro or cyano; Z is one of the radicals selected fromthe group consisting of:

V¹ is halogen, C₁-C₁₂-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₁-C₆-alkylthio,C₁-C₆-alkylsulphinyl, C₁-C₆-alkylsulphonyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy, nitro, cyano or represents phenyl, phenoxy,phenoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl, phenyl-C₁-C₄-alkoxy, phenylthio-C₁-C₄-alkyl orphenyl-C₁-C₄-alkylthio, each of which is optionally mono- orpolysubstituted by halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl,C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy, nitro or cyano; V² and V³ independently are hydrogen,halogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₄-haloalkyl or C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy; Aand D together are optionally substituted C₄-C₆-alkanediyl orC₄-C₆-alkenediyl in which optionally one methylene group may be replacedby oxygen or sulphur, wherein possible substituents are: halogen,hydroxyl, mercapto or optionally halogen-substituted C₁-C₁₀-alkyl,C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₁-C₆-alkylthio, C₃-C₇-cycloalkyl, phenyl, benzyloxy or afurther C₁-C₆-alkanediyl grouping, or which optionally contains one ofthe following groups

or is C₃-alkanediyl which is optionally mono- to trisubstituted byhalogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl or C₁-C₆-alkoxy; G is hydrogen (a)or selected from the group consisting of:

in which E is a metal ion or an ammonium ion; L is oxygen or sulphur;and M is oxygen or sulphur; R¹ is optionally halogen-substitutedC₁-C₂₀-alkyl, C₂-C₂₀-alkenyl, C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₁-C₈-alkyl,C₁-C₈-alkylthio-C₁-C₈-alkyl, poly-C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₁-C₈-alkyl or optionallyhalogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl or C₁-C₆-alkoxy-substituiertes C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl inwhich optionally one or more not directly adjacent ring members arereplaced by oxygen and/or sulphur, is optionally halogen-, cyano-,nitro-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl-,C₁-C₆-haloalkoxy-, C₁-C₆-alkylthio- or C₁-C₆-alkylsulphonylsubstitutedphenyl, is optionally halogen-, nitro-, cyano-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-,C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl- or C₁-C6-haloalkoxy-substitutedphenyl-C₁-C₆-alkyl, is optionally halogen- or C₁-C₆-alkyl-substituted 5-or 6-membered hetaryl, is optionally halogen- or C₁-C₆-alkyl-substitutedphenoxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl or is optionally halogen-, amino- orC₁-C₆-alkyl-substituted 5- or 6-membered hetaryloxy-C₁-C₆-alkyl; R² isoptionally halogen-substituted C₁-C₂₀-alkyl, C₂-C₂₀-alkenyl,C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₂-C₈-alkyl, poly-C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₂-C₈-alkyl, is optionallyhalogen-, C₁-C₆-alkyl- or C₁-C₆-alkoxy-substituted C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl oris optionally halogen-, cyano-, nitro-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-,C₁-C₆-haloalkyl- or C₁-C₆-haloalkoxy-substituted phenyl or benzyl; R³ isoptionally halogen-substituted C-C₈-alkyl or is optionally halogen-,C₁-C₆-alkyl-, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl-, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, cyano-or nitro-substituted phenyl or benzyl; R⁴ and R⁵ independently areoptionally halogen-substituted C₁-C₈-alkyl, C₁-C₈-alkoxy,C₁-C₈-alkylamino, di-(C₁-C₈-alkyl)-amino, C₁-C₈-alkylthio,C₂-C₈-alkenylthio, C₃-C₇-cycloalkylthio or are optionally halogen-,nitro-, cyano-, C₁-C₄-alkoxy-, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, C₁-C₄-alkylthio-,C₁-C₄-haloalkylthio-, C₁-C₄-alkyl- or C₁-C₄-haloalkylsubstituted phenyl,phenoxy or phenylthio; R⁶ and R⁷ independently are hydrogen, optionallyhalogen-substituted C₁-C₈-alkyl, C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₈-alkoxy,C₃-C₈-alkenyl, C₁-C₈-alkoxy-C₁-C₈-alkyl, optionally halogen-,C₁-C₈-haloalkyl-, C₁-C₈-alkyl- or C₁-C₈-alkoxy-substituted phenyl,optionally halogen-, C₁-C₈-alkyl-, C₁-C₈-haloalkyl- orC₁-C₈-alkoxy-substituted benzyl or together are an optionallyC₁-C₄-alkyl-substituted C₃-C₆-alkylene radical in which optionally onemethylene group is replaced by oxygen or sulphur; R¹³ is hydrogen,optionally halogen-substituted C₁-C₈-alkyl or C₁-C₈-alkoxy, optionallyhalogen-, C₁-C₄-alkyl- or C₁-C₄-alkoxy-substituted C₃-C₈-cycloalkyl inwhich optionally one methylene group is replaced by oxygen or sulphur,or halogen-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl-,C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, nitro- or cyano-substituted phenyl,phenyl-C₁-C₄-alkyl or phenyl-C₁-C₄-alkoxy; R¹⁴ is hydrogen orC₁-C₈-alkyl; or R¹³ and R¹⁴ together are C₄-C₆-alkanediyl; R¹⁵ and R¹⁶are identical or different and are C₁-C₆-alkyl; or R¹⁵ and R¹⁶ togetherare a C₂-C₄-alkanediyl radical which is optionally substituted byC₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-haloalkyl or by optionally halogen-, C₁-C₆-alkyl-,C₁-C₄-haloalkyl-, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, nitro- orcyano-substituted phenyl; R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ independently are hydrogen,optionally halogen-substituted C₁-C₈-alkyl or are optionally halogen-,C₁-C₆-alkyl-, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-, C₁-C₄-haloalkyl-, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy-, nitro-or cyano-substituted phenyl; or R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ together with the carbonatom to which they are attached are a carbonyl group or optionallyhalogen-, C₁-C₄-alkyl- or C₁-C₄-alkoxy-substituted C₅-C₇-cycloalkyl inwhich optionally one methylene group is replaced by oxygen or sulphur;R¹⁹ and R²⁰ independently are C₁-C₁₀-alkyl, C₂-C₁₀-alkenyl,C₁-C₁₀-alkoxy, C₁-C₁₀-alkylamino, C₃-C₁₀-alkenylamino,di-(C₁-C₁₀-alkyl)-amino or di-(C₃-C₁₀-alkenyl)amino.
 3. Compounds of theformula (I) according to claim 1 in which W is hydrogen, fluorine,chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, methoxy or ethoxy; X is fluorine,chlorine, bromine, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₃-C₄-alkenyloxy,C₁-C₄-haloalkyl, C₁-C₄-haloalkoxy, C₃-C₄-haloalkenyloxy, nitro or cyano;Y is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₁-C₂-haloalkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy or C₁-C₂-haloalkoxy; Z is one of theradicals selected from the group consisting of:

V¹ is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy,C₁-C₄-alkylthio, C₁-C₄-alkylsulphonyl, C₁-C₂-haloalkyl,C₁-C₂-haloalkoxy, nitro, cyan or is phenyl, phenoxy,phenoxy-C₁-C₂-alkyl, phenyl-C₁-C₂-alkoxy, phenylthio-C₁-C₂-alkyl orphenyl-C₁-C₂-alkylthio, each of which is optionally mono- ordisubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy,C₁-C₂-haloalkyl, C₁-C₂-haloalkoxy, nitro or cyano; V² and V³independently are hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C₁-C₄-alkyl,C-C₄-alkoxy, C₁-C₂-haloalkyl or C₁-C₂-haloalkoxy; A and D together areoptionally substituted C₄-C₅-alkanediyl in which optionally onemethylene group may be replaced by a carbonyl group, oxygen or sulphur,possible substitutents being hydroxyl, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy or afurther C₁-C₄-alkanediyl grouping, or which optionally contains one ofthe following groups

or are C₃-alkanediyl which is optionally mono- or disubstituted byfluorine, chlorine, trifluoromethyl, methyl, ethyl or methoxy; G ishydrogen (a) or selected from the group consisting of

in which E is a metal ion or an ammonium ion; L is oxygen or sulphur;and M is oxygen or sulphur; R¹ is C₁-C₈-alkyl, C₂-C₈-alkenyl,C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₁-C₂-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkylthio-C₁-C₂-alkyl, each of which isoptionally mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine or chlorine, or isC₃-C₆-cycloalkyl which is optionally mono- or disubstituted by fluorine,chlorine, C₁-C₂-alkyl or C₁-C₂-alkoxy and in which optionally one or twonot directly adjacent ring members are replaced by oxygen, is phenylwhich is optionally mono- or disubstituted by fluorine, chlorine,bromine, cyano, nitro, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₁-C₂-haloalkyl orC₁-C₂-haloalkoxy, R² is C₁-C₈-alkyl, C₂-C₈-alkenyl orC₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₂-C₄-alkyl, each of which is optionally mono- totrisubstituted by fluorine, is C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl which is optionallymonosubstituted by C₁-C₂-alkyl or C₁-C₂-alkoxy, or is phenyl or benzyl,each of which is optionally mono- or disubstituted by fluorine,chlorine, bromine, cyano, nitro, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₃-alkoxy,trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy; R³ is C₁-C₆-alkyl which isoptionally mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine or is phenyl or benzyl,each of which is optionally monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine,bromine, C₁-C₄-alkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy,cyano or nitro; R⁴ is C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₁-C₆-alkylamino,di-(C₁-C₆-alkyl)amino, C₁-C₆-alkylthio, C₃-C₄-alkenylthio,C₃-C₆-cycloalkylthio, each of which is optionally mono- totrisubstituted by fluorine, or is phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio, each ofwhich is optionally mono- or disubstituted by fluorine, chlorine,bromine, nitro, cyano, C₁-C₃-alkoxy, C₁-C₃-haloalkoxy, C₁-C₃-alkylthio,C₁-C₃-haloalkylthio, C₁-C₃-alkyl or trifluoromethyl; R⁵ is C₁-C₆-alkoxyor C₁-C₆-alkylthio; R⁶ is hydrogen, C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl,C₁-C₆-alkoxy, C₃-C₆-alkenyl, C₁-C₆-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl, each of which isoptionally mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine, is phenyl which. Isoptionally mono- or disubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine,trifluoromethyl, C₁-C₄-alkyl or C₁-C₄-alkoxy, is benzyl which isoptionally monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C₁-C₄-alkyl,trifluoromethyl or C₁-C₄-alkoxy; R⁷ is C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₃-C₆-alkenyl orC₁-C₆-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl; R⁶ and R⁷ together are a C₄-₅-alkylene radicalwhich is optionally mono- or disubstituted by methyl or ethyl and inwhich optionally one methylene group is replaced by oxygen or sulphur;R¹⁵ and R¹⁶ are identical and are C₁-C₄-alkyl; R¹⁵ and R¹⁶ together area C₂-C₃-alkanediyl radical which is optionally mono- or disubstituted bymethyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl; R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ independently arehydrogen, represent methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl ortert-butyl, each of which is optionally mono- to trisubstituted byfluorine and/or chlorine; R¹⁷ and R¹⁸ together with the carbon to whichthey are attached are a carbonyl group or are optionally methyl-,ethyl-, methoxy- or ethoxy-substituted C₅-C₆-cycloalkyl in whichoptionally one methylene group is replaced by oxygen.
 4. Compounds ofthe formula (I) according to claim 1 in which W is hydrogen, methyl,ethyl or chlorine; X is chlorine, methyl, ethyl, propyl, methoxy,ethoxy, propoxy or trifluoromethyl; Y is hydrogen, chlorine or methyl; Zis one of the radicals selected from the group consisting of:

V¹ is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl,n-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy,trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy; SO₂C₂H₅, SCH₃, phenoxy, nitro orcyano; V² and V³ independently are hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, methyl,methoxy or trifluoromethyl; A and D together are optionally substitutedC₄-₅-alkanediyl in which optionally one methylene group is replaced byoxygen or sulphur and which is optionally substituted by hydroxyl,methyl, ethyl, methoxy, ethoxy or by a further C₁-C₄-alkanediyl groupingor represent C₃-alkanediyl which is optionally mono- or disubstituted byfluorine, methyl, trifluoromethyl or methoxy; G is hydrogen (a) or isselected from the group consisting of:

in which E is a metal ion equivalent or an ammonium ion; L is oxygen orsulphur; and M is oxygen or sulphur; R¹ is C₁-C₆-alkyl, C₂-C₆-alkenyl,C₁-C₂-alkoxy-C₁-alkyl, C₁-C₂-alkylthio-C₁-alkyl, each of which isoptionally mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine, or representscyclopropyl or cyclohexyl, each of which is optionally monosubstitutedby fluorine, chorine, methyl or methoxy, is phenyl which is optionallymonosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, nitro, methyl,methoxy, trifluoromethyl or trifluoromethoxy; R² is C₁-C₈-alkyl,C₂-C₆-alkenyl or C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₂-C₃-alkyl, each of which is optionallymonosubstituted by fluorine, or is phenyl or benzyl, each of which isoptionally monosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, cyano, nitro, methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, methoxy, ethoxy, trifluoromethyl ortrifluoromethoxy; R³ is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, each ofwhich is optionally mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine, or representsphenyl or benzyl, each of which is optionally monosubstituted byfluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, tert-butyl, methoxy,trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, cyano or nitro; R⁴ is C₁-C₄-alkyl,C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₁-C₄-alkylamino, di-(C₁-C₄-alkyl)amino, C₁-C₄-alkylthio,each of which is optionally mono- to trisubstituted by fluorine, or isphenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio, each of which is optionallymonosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, nitro, cyano,C₁-C₂-alkoxy, C₁-C₂-fluoroalkoxy, C₁-C₂-alkylthio, C₁-C₂-fluoroalkylthioor C₁-C₃-alkyl; R⁵ is methoxy, ethoxy, propoxy, butoxy, methylthio,ethylthio, propylthio or butylthio; R⁶ is hydrogen, representsC₁-C₄-alkyl, C₃-C₆-cycloalkyl, C₁-C₄-alkoxy, C₃-C₄-alkenyl,C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₁-C₄-alkyl, each of which is optionally mono- totrisubstituted by fluorine, is phenyl which is optionallymonosubstituted by fluorine, chlorine, bromine, trifluoromethyl, methylor methoxy, represents benzyl which is optionally monosubstituted byfluorine, chlorine, bromine, methyl, trifluoromethyl or methoxy; R⁷ ismethyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl or allyl; R⁶ and R⁷are a C₄-C₅-alkylene radical in which optionally one methylene group isreplaced by oxygen or sulphur.
 5. Compounds of the formula (I) accordingto claim 1 in which W is hydrogen or methyl; X is chlorine or methyl; Yis hydrogen or methyl; Z is one of the radicals selected from the groupconsisting of:

V¹ is fluorine, chlorine, methyl, isopropyl, methoxy, trifluoromethyl,trifluoromethoxy, SO₂C₂H₅, SCH₃, phenoxy or nitro; V² is hydrogen,fluorine, chlorine or trifluoromethyl; A and D together are optionallysubstituted C₄-C₅-alkanediyl in which optionally one methylene group isreplaced by oxygen and which is optionally substituted by a furtherC₁-C₂-alkanediyl grouping, or are C₃-alkanediyl which is optionallymono- or disubstituted by fluorine, methyl or trifluoromethyl; G ishydrogen (a) or is selected from the group consisting of:

in which L is oxygen; and M is oxygen; R¹ is C₁-C₆-alkyl or cyclopropyl;R² is C₁-C₈-alkyl or C₁-C₄-alkoxy-C₂-C₃-alkyl; R³ is methyl, ethyl orisopropyl.
 6. Compositions for controlling pests, comprising at leastone compound of the formula (I) according to claim
 1. 7. A compound offormula (I) according to claim 5 wherein W is hydrogen.
 8. A compound offormula (I) according to claim 7 wherein Y is hydrogen.
 9. A compoundaccording to claim 8 wherein the compound of formula (I) is the compoundof formula (I-1-a)

and wherein the variables W, X, Y, V¹ and V² have the followingdefinitions: Ex. No. W X Y V¹/V² I-1-a-2 H CH₃ H 2-Cl I-1-a-3 H CH₃ H3-Cl I-1-a-4 H CH₃ H 4-Cl I-1-a-5 H CH₃ H 2-F I-1-a-6 H CH₃ H 3-FI-1-a-1 H CH₃ H 4-F I-1-a-7 H CH₃ H 2-CH₃ I-1-a-8 H CH₃ H 3-CH₃ I-1-a-9H CH₃ H 4-CH₃ I-1-a-10 H CH₃ H 2,3-Cl₂ I-1-a-11 H CH₃ H 2,4-Cl₂ I-1-a-12H CH₃ H 2,5-Cl₂ I-1-a-13 H CH₃ H 3,4-Cl₂ I-1-a-14 H CH₃ H 3,5-Cl₂I-1-a-15 H CH₃ H 2,4-F₂ I-1-a-16 H CH₃ H 2,5-F₂ I-1-a-17 H CH₃ H 3-Cl,4-F I-1-a-18 H CH₃ H 2-CF₃ I-1-a-19 H CH₃ H 3-CF₃ I-1-a-20 H CH₃ H 4-CF₃I-1-a-21 H CH₃ H 2-OCH₃ I-1-a-22 H CH₃ H 3-OCH₃ I-1-a-23 H CH₃ H 4-OCH₃I-1-a-24 H CH₃ H 3-SO₂C₂H₅ I-1-a-25 H CH₃ H 4-SO₂C₂H₅ I-1-a-26 H CH₃ H3-NO₂ I-1-a-27 H CH₃ H 4-OCF₃ I-1-a-28 H CH₃ H 4-OPh I-1-a-29 H CH₃ H4-SCH₃ I-1-a-30 H CH₃ H 4-i-C₃H₇ I-1-a-31 H CH₃ H 3,5-(CF₃)₂ I-1-a-37 HCl H 4-CF₃ I-1-a-38 H Cl H 4-Cl I-1-a-39 H Cl H 4-F I-1-a-40 H Cl H3,4-Cl₂ I-1-a-41 H Cl H 2,4-Cl₂ I-1-a-42 H Cl H 2,4-F₂ I-1-a-43 H Cl H3,5-Cl₂ I-1-a-44 H Cl H 4-F, 3-Cl I-1-a-45 H Cl H 2,5-Cl₂